A little while ago, I was asked what was the most important lesson learned and what was the most important thing that I taught. The answer spans two different videos and they are listed below:
Tag: alms
Pa-Auk Monastery Alms Line in Myanmar
I had a layperson (probably UKZ) follow me around in the line to show what it was like for a monk to go through the alms food line at Pa-Auk Main Center, Mawlamyine, Myanmar.
Fighting Anger With Loving-Kindness and No Money
Recently, I ran into a very angry man who came out of his house yelling at me and coming closer and closer. Eventually, I won the fight with my
Koral Inspires Me
Can a family in the West automatically know how alms are given in the East without ever knowing? Read on to find out what inspires me.
Should Monks Use Mixing Bowls as Monk Bowls?
Would using a mixing bowl instead of a traditional monk’s alms bowl be more effective as a way to collect alms? This article looks at this issue.
Miracle On 3 or 4 Streets
Interested in how the monks survive on Miracles? Read on. Four stories are included.
Kauai Monk Update 3
Kauai Update #3 I have moved from the Botanical Gardens recently. I was able to stay there for 5 months and the majority of the time there was wonderful. However
Results From Collecting Alms In Kauai
As a Buddhist Monk collecting alms in Kauai, USA for the past 4 months, the results are in. On Tuesday and Wednesdays as shown on the map above, I
Is Collecting Alms (Piṇḍapāta) Legal?
Collecting alms, also known as piṇḍapāta by Theravāda Buddhists, is a legal activity in the USA. There are some restrictions though. I spoke with a lawyer who seemed to know
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