The compilation of Dr. Phra Rajyanvisith (Hon. D.)’s Sunday Dham­ma Talks for the first year, from July though December, 2007

We dedicate this book and any merit it may generate, along with all our efforts at Wat Luang Phor Sodh – The beautiful campus, the Abbot’s teachings, Phra Maha Jetiya Somdej, the International Retreats, the Thai Retreats, and the 24-hour Meditation Vihara – to our beloved

The compilation of Dr. Phra Rajyanvisith or Phra Thepyanmongkol (Hon. D.)’s Sunday Dham­ma Talks for the second year from January though June, 2008.

I am deeply indebted to the National Broadcasting System of Thailand for making these Sunday Dhamma Talks possible. May their valiant efforts continue to prosper with the efficacy of the merit accumulated from this Dhamma propagation. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Phra Khru Baitika Dr. Barton Yanathiro for serving as interviewer during these broadcasts and as the editor of this volume. May he also share in reaping the benefits of any merit generated. Finally, let me also express my deep gratitude to Phra Mah± Prasert Paññ±seμμho and Phra Natpakanan Guºaªkaro of the Wat Luang Phor Sodh Publication’s Office and to Phra Mah± Somchat and the Wat Luang Phor Sodh Audio-Visual Staff, as well as to my faithful Secretary Phra Mah± Chainipoj for their indispensable support in making this endeavor successful.

“Happy Day!” Welcome to Sunday Dhamma Talks Volume 7. I am the editor, Phra Khru Baitika Dr. Barton Yanathiro, from the United States. In 2007 the National Broadcasting System of Thailand invited Venerable Phra Rajyanvisith to initiate a series of Sunday Dhamma Talks in English on the first Sunday of each month. I served as interviewer during the broadcasts. Venerable Phra Rajyanvisith is one of Thailand’s most eminent meditation masters, Buddhist scholars, and educators, with an extremely impressive record well recognized from local through international levels. He is the National Coordinator of the Provincial Meditation Institutes of Thailand; Director of the Center for Development of Virtues and Ethics for the Security of the Nation, Religion and Monarchy; and the beloved Abbot of Wat Luang Phor Sodh Dhammakayaram. In 2010 Phra Rajyanvisith received the gold award from the Parliamentary Committee on Religion, Arts & Culture for outstanding contribution to the dissemination of Buddhism.

The compilation of Dr. Phra Rajyanvisith or Phra Thepyanmongkol (Hon. D.)’s Sunday Dham­ma Talks from January though June, 2010.

Published by Wat Luang Phor SodhDhammakàyàràm Damnoen SaduakDistrict,Rajburi Province 70130,Thailand Recognized Excellence • Rajburi: ProvincialMeditationInstitute&ProvincialPali StudiesCenter; • SanghaEcclesiasticalRegion 15 AcademicServicesUnit for MahachulalongkornrajavidyalayaUniversity(Coveringfour central provinces) • NationalCoordinationCenter of ProvincialMeditation InstitutesofThailand • WatLuang PhorSodhBuddhistMeditation Institute, Associated Institution of theWorldBuddhistUniversity • Center forDevelopment ofVirtues andEthics for the Securityof theNation,Religion andMonarchy