Venerable Sīvali Thera was declared by the Buddha as etadagga—the foremost among the monks in receiving abundant offerings. He was born as a prince of the Koliya clan and later went forth into homelessness under the guidance of Venerable Sāriputta, who served as his preceptor. He attained arahantship while having his hair shaved at the …
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Venerable Sāriputta was the right chief disciple of the Buddha and was praised as the foremost among all monks in wisdom. In addition to his supreme intelligence, he was also renowned for his gratitude and his great service to Buddhism. For this reason, he was honored with the title “Dhamma General” (Dhammaseṇāpati), serving alongside the …
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Venerable Mahā Moggallāna was a disciple whom the Buddha praised as the foremost among the monks in supernatural powers. He served as the left chief disciple, paired with Venerable Sāriputta, who was declared foremost in wisdom and served as the right chief disciple. Mahā Moggallāna was an important force in spreading the Buddha’s teaching. He …
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The Four Lineages of the Naga Kings According to records in the Pali Canon (Tipitaka), the most important scripture of Buddhism, the Nagas are said to be governed by Virupakkha, one of the Four Great Heavenly Kings (Cātummahārājika Devas), who rule over the Heaven of the Four Great Kings. Traditional legends and chronicles further describe …
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Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatta was a revered meditation master and a founding teacher of the Thai Forest Tradition of Vipassana meditation during the transitional period around the mid-Buddhist era. He is widely regarded as the originator of the modern Thai Forest lineage, which continues to play an important role in Thai Buddhism today. Luang Pu …
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The Story of Phurindatta Naga King (Bhuridatta Jataka) Phurindatta Naga King is a Jataka tale describing the supreme perfection of morality (Sila-parami) practiced by the Bodhisatta, who later became Gautama Buddha, during a former life when he was born as a Naga (serpent king). During the reign of King Brahmadatta of Benares, the king appointed …
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The Enshrinement of the Sacred Buddha Relics and Arahant Relicsfrom the Phra Borommathat Foundation under the Supreme Patriarch’s Patronage (Four Occasions) First Occasion – 16 June 2022The Sacred Buddha Relics (Phra Borom Saririkadhatu) were ceremoniously invited and enshrined on the head of the principal Buddha image at Khemthit Bhavana Foundation. Second Occasion – 15 October …
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Phra That refers to the physical remains of individuals who have attained enlightenment — meaning those whose minds have become pure and free from defilements through practicing the teachings of the Buddha. This can apply to both monks and laypeople. When the mind becomes completely pure and free from defilements, it develops a power that differs …
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29 May 2022 On 29 May 2022 (B.E. 2565), Phra Ajahn Warah Punyavaro of Wat Pho Thong presided over the monastic ceremony for the sacred casting of the principal Buddha image and the installation of Luang Pu Thuat at the Compass Meditation Center. Following the ceremony, he delivered a Dhamma teaching and offered guidance to …
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16 February 2023 On 16 February 2023 (B.E. 2566), a ceremony was held to pay homage to the sacred relics of the Lord Buddha at the Compass Meditation Center. Phra Yanawikrom (Luang Phi Uthen) of Wat Tha Mai was invited to preside over the auspicious chanting ceremony and to offer blessings on this sacred occasion.
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16 February 2023 On 16 February 2023 (B.E. 2566), Phra Yanawikrom (Luang Phi Uthen) of Wat Tha Mai presided over the ceremony to pay homage to the sacred relics of the Lord Buddha at the Compass Meditation Center.
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21 April 2023 On 21 April 2023 (B.E. 2566), Phra Ratchaphavanavajirayan of Wat Maheyong, together with his monastic delegation, visited and delivered a Dhamma teaching to meditation practitioners.
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