“Even though we have katha aakom (magical kathas)
Amulets and all kinds of good things
We will still have to die
So before we pass away
We ought to pick a good path
At minimum we should aim to reach
The Kamavacarabhumi heavenly realm.”
Luang Phor Parn also further explained the reason why he built many of all kinds of temple buildings whether Ubosots or Viharas. He emphasised that he wasn’t concerned about himself. But he was concerned about all the villagers and disciples of his.
By constructing so many buildings, whether a lot or little, anyone who has contributed would have at least gained some merit. Whether they contributed by physically building the structures or by donating certain of their assets and possessions. So they all had a chance to be reborn in heaven.
Luang Phor further explained, “Please everyone, before going to sleep, think about the good that you have done. Think of the material possessions you have sacrificed in donation for the construction. Offering alms to monks is good. Think about the precepts you kept. Reflect on the sermons you heard. Then sincerely recollect the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.”
“Buddho. Dhammo. Sangho.”
Luang Phor Parn Sonantho
Wat Bang Nhom Kho, Ayutthaya
2nd December, 2022
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