Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Sermon : The Components of the Noble Eightfold Path
The Lord Buddha explained that the Noble Eightfold Path comprises: 1. Right View [Samma Ditthi] 2. Right Intention [Samma Sankappa]
The Bachelorette
Every first Sunday of each month and on the days the temple had big ceremonies; and every time I attended the ceremony of offering sustenance to the Lord Buddha and of other big merit of the temple, I made wishes “May I own a house with land and a car.” Later on, my grandfather bought me a car when I did not even ask him for it. And a couple surprised things that happened to me. All my wishes were accomplished. This incident seriously strengthens my faith in merit.
If I am determined to keep the 5 precepts fully as Luang Phaw explained about the sweetened tamarind, what will I receive as a result?
The ceremony of pouring water to dedicate merit to the dead people
An example effect of the ceremony of pouring water to dedicate merit to the dead people.
Having Done Good Deeds In The Past
Good selected fruits with tasty seeds, whenever they are planted, always bear fruits of fine taste without taking much care of them. Meanwhile, and person who performed good deeds adequately in their past life,
