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Mongkol 38: The word “Mongkol” is an ancient word meaning happiness, joyfulness, good spirits and bliss. The Mongkol 38 technique was discovered and developed by Lord Buddha to teach Buddhists to live their lives with prosperity and success.
- Not to associate with fools ; to dissociate from the wicked
- To associate with the wise
- To honour those worthy of honour
- Live in a suitable region; good environment
- Having formerly done meritorious deeds
- Setting oneself in the right course ; right direction in self-guidance ; perfect self-adjustment
- Great learning; extensive learning
- Skill; knowledge of the arts & sciences
- Highly trained discipline
- Well-spoken speech
- Support of mother and father
- Cherishing of children
- Cherishing of wife
- A livelihood free from complications
- Charity; liberality; generosity
- Righteous conduct
- Rendering aid to relations
- Blameless actions; unexceptionable or beneficial activities
- Abstaining from evils and avoiding them
- Abstinence from intoxicants
- Diligence in virtue; perseverance in virtuous acts
- Reverence; respect; appreciative action
- Humility; courtesy; politeness
- Contentment
- Gratitude
- The opportune hearing of the doctrine; listening to good advice and the teaching of truth on due occasions
- Patience; forbearance; tolerance
- Amenability to correction; obedience
- Seeing the holy men
- Religious discussions at due seasons; regular discussions of truth
- Self-control; simple life
- A holy life
- Discernment of the Noble Truths
- Realization of Nibbana
- To have a mind which is not shaken when touched by worldly vicissitudes
- To have the mind which is free from sorrow
- To have the mind which is undefiled
- To have the mind which is secure
On the following pages are a collection of photographs of Buddhist Temples (Wats) around Phuket. These are ideal places for those visitors to the island to learn more about Buddhism. And by visiting these Temples you will be sure to be provided with a positive and uplifting experience.
