MEDITATION SYSTEM
Dhammakaya meditation in the tradition taught at Wat Pak Nam. The system is said to be an efficient way to purify the mind. One begins by bringing the attention to a point in the center of the body. A crystal ball or Buddha image is visualized as a //nimitta// (mental image); a mantra such as "Samma Araham" or "Buddho" can be used to further reduce mental chatter. As the mind becomes clearer, the wisdom inherent in the mind will manifest itself. It is this wisdom that's called "Dhammakaya."
One will find peace coming to the top of the chedi. With the sound from the windchime and cooling breeze, the feeling is good! Those who wanna get their energy "charged" have to come here!~
I was very excited about this temple becos devotees can purchase fire crackers! YES Fire Crackers and light them up at the designated place, but... that day was BUDDHIST day and hence fire cracker is prohibited... sigh... 
寡欲精神爽，多思气血衰。少饮不乱性，忍气免伤财。贵自勤中得，富从俭里来。温柔终益己，强暴必招灾。善处真君子，刁钻是祸胎。暗中休使箭，乖里藏些呆。养性须修善，欺心莫吃斋。衙门休出入，乡党要和谐。安分身无辱，是非口不开。世人依此言，灾退福自来。| A Thai monk walks 20 kilometres on barefoot a day to remind those who pursue a material life to protect and concern about mother nature. He stressed that his main purpose is to practice Buddhist rules and at the same time, lead the people to the path of virtue. It is also meant to develop the Buddhist spirit. When he was staying in Simpang, he urged everyone to concern about and appreciate mother nature. Also, he promoted an environmental friendly and simple lifestyle of eating and consuming less but to walk more. He said that he had visited many countries, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and India over the past 30 years. And he walked more than 10 thousand kilometres every year. "Not many monks live an ascetic life nowadays. That's why everyone looks at me with curiosity as they think ascetic monks can only be found in books," he said. He also said that he walks five to six hours for more than 10 kilometres everyday. He has no money but a lot of people give him alms. Although his soles are blistered and painful, he feels happy. "Some people work hard everyday to earn money in order to pursue a material life. They destroy natural resources but they are not truly happy." He said that it is applies to human relationships, too. "As long as you treat others friendly and reduce hatred, you'll get a peaceful mind in return," he added. He also advised people to be vegetarians for health purposes and to reduce killing lives. Thursday, 2 September 2010Phuket Post :: Article :: Maintaining the Buddhist tone in Phuket
Phuket Post :: Article :: Maintaining the Buddhist tone in Phuket
I like Buddha Statues, but would never BUY them and use them for decorative purpose. I've seen lots of little fountain in shop using Buddha head and honestly am not very comfortable with it. I always believe that Buddha is for us to pray and hold high respect and for using it as a ornament. Wednesday, 1 September 2010World Amazing Temple
I'm currently consolidating the information for the world's amazing temple. Will put up as soon as i get it done.
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