Author Archives: Robin

‘Buddhadhamma’ Complete

After 17 years of work, the book has finally been published. For those of you who wish to acquire a copy of this first edition, please contact the Buddhadhamma Foundation at buddhadhammafoundationthai1987@gmail.com. A second printing will be done soon, with thinner … Continue reading

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We are back! After having our server hacked, finally, after two years, we are back on line. Thank you Shaun for having backed up all the data and helping to get things off the ground again. Sadhu Offering the final … Continue reading

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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 17

An excerpt from Sathienpong Wanapok’s book ‘Life in the Saffron Forest’ on the various kinds of funeral chanting performed by the monks. Continue reading

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Bliss

A description of the five kinds of bliss encountered in meditation. Continue reading

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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 16

A chapter from Sathienpong Wanapok’s book ‘Life in the Saffron Forest’ on the Royal Park Pali examinations for monks and novices. Continue reading

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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 15

A chapter from Sathienpong Wanapok’s book ‘Life in the Saffron Forest’ on the Pali examinations at the Royal Park. Continue reading

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Nature & Society

A complete spiritual development involves an interaction with and an understanding of both nature and society, because people are shaped and influenced both by natural and social forces. Such development is nourished by society and by nature, bringing about prosperity … Continue reading

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Wholesome Desire

A description by Ven. Phra Payutto of the two variations of wholesome desire: chanda & mettā, taught in Buddhism. Continue reading

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The Four Paths to Success

An excerpt from Ven. Phra Payutto’s book ‘Buddhadhamma’ on the practical application of the four paths to success (iddhipada). Continue reading

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Focused Attention & Investigation as Paths to Success

A description by Venerable Phra Payutto of the final two factors of the Paths to Success (iddhipāda), namely, focused attention (citta) and investigation (vimamsa). Continue reading

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