šāØ Madhu Punnami (Binara Full Moon) Day āØš The September Full Moon, known as Madhu Punnami or BhaddapÄda Punnami, holds profound significance in the Buddhist calendar. š It commemorates the Buddhaās compassionate intervention during the Parileyya retreat, where His presence restored peace among quarreling disciples. On this sacred day, we are reminded of the touching […]
The Story of Venerable RÄhula ā The Truthful Little Monk
The Story of Venerable RÄhula ā The Truthful Little Monk A long time ago, in the city of Kapilavatthu, there lived a little prince named RÄhula. He was the only son of Prince Siddhattha and Princess YasodharÄ. But when RÄhula was still a baby, his father left the palace in search of the truth, determined […]
I feel inspired to enter the monastic life
Question: I feel inspired to enter the monastic life, but I also have my mother who depends on me. I tried arranging support for her, yet I feel uncertain because others may not care for her with the same compassion that I can. My heart is torn between my aspiration for the monastic path and […]