Author Archives: Robin

Screwing Up Mindfully

A description by Ven. Phra Payutto on how performing an unskilful act with awareness and recognition is better than acting with the belief that nothing is wrong. Continue reading

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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 8

An account of the formal Pali studies in Thai monasteries Continue reading

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Escaping the Conditioning Influences of Society

A description of how to escape the controlling influences of society by way of right view and wise reflection. Continue reading

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Transcendent Right View

A description of how wise reflection cuts through the influencing power of social values and individual mental defilements. Continue reading

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Righteous Governance

A teaching by Ven. Phra Payutto on the economic responsibilities of political leaders as viewed from a Buddhist perspective. Continue reading

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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 7

An explanation of the formal Dhamma studies and the various levels of Pali studies in Thai monasteries Continue reading

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New book ‘The Buddhist Teachings on Faith and Confidence’ available on the publications page.

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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 6

The sixth installment of Sathienpong Wanapok’s autobiography, on growing up as a Buddhist novice in NE Thailand. This chapter deals with the monastic code of discipline. Continue reading

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Paisahn Sanchai

A blog describing the experiences of the channel and medium Paisahn Sanchai of Thailand. Continue reading

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Sayādaw U Jotika

Some wise words by Sayadaw U Jotika Continue reading

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