SEEING THE MIND Ven. Luang Por Putt (Translated by Brigitte Schrottenbacher) First we note “Buddho, Buddho”. If thinking arises we know we are thinking and bring the mind back to “Buddho”. Sometimes we can see…

The Key to Liberation (Venerable Acharn Chah) In Buddhism, the primary reason we study the Dhamma (the truth) is to find the way to transcend suffering and attain peace. Whether…

"TUCCHO POTHILA” Nurturing Buddhism through contemplation of mind (Venerable Acharn Chah) There are two ways to nurture Buddhism. One is known as amisapuja, nurturing through material offerings, such as four supports of…

Our Real Home By Venerable Acharn Chah (A talk addressed to an elderly lay-disciple approaching her death)  Now determine in your mind to listen with respect to the Dhamma. During…

Words of the most venerable Luang Por Sim Bhikkhu Up-Dated Translation by Ajahn Sumano Bhikkhu N.E. Thailand June 2006 The Buddha uttered, "turittunitam singhasingham"---Rush, hurry, it's urgent! Meditate on every inhalation and exhalation. Determine to practice right at this…

THE STORY OF VENERABLE ACHARN CHOB Acharn Chob had a natural tendency to like wandering in the forests and hills, but he disliked any involvement with other Bhikkhus and Samaneras.…

The Ballad of Liberation from the Khandhas (Composed by Ven. Phra Acharn Mun Bhuridatto) Namatthu sugatassa Panca dhamma-khandhani I pay homage to the one Well-gone, the Foremost Teacher, the Sakyan Sage, the rightly Self-Awakened One; & to the…

WALKING MEDITATION ACHARN MUN The key technique for walking meditation is to be mindful of walking and aware of the touching of the feet to the ground. Before starting walking…

LUANG POO TUAD (Statue of Luang Poo Tuad at Wat Prayong Gittivararam) Also called “Luang Poo Tuad who transformed sea water into drinking water” Gatha: This Gatha is usually chanted…