Luang Phor Akaradej Thiracitto
Whether building or restoring the chedi, or constructing or taking care of things, or cleaning everything [at the temple], some people pray and adithan wishing to go to Nibbana.
But devotee, you must have the correct view of things. You have to take the 5 precepts as a foundational basis and more.
In the past during the Buddha’s time, there was a person who ordained because he had faith in Buddhism. But he was not able to attain the Dhamma and passed away.
Then he was reborn as tewada and later came down to be reborn as a human and continued to perfect his parami. He revolved around birth and death in the human and tewada worlds, until he attained the noble right view which was his final life.
Accumulating boon-baramee (merit-parami) in this way, it’s the same for us as well. When we build temple buildings and dwelling places, building our baramee, we can make a wish [for Nibbana]. However, we have to reach the highest point first before it can be accomplished.
If you have little boon-baramee, it would be difficult to go to Nibanna. About praying and adithan to go to Nibbana all at once…if you aren’t able to do it, it’s alright. Just do it continuously and slowly.
Luang Phor Akaradej Thiracitto
Wat Boonyawat, Chonburi Province
Cr. to original owner of the photo and sincere apologies for any errors in translation 🙏
9 February 2023
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