Bhikkhu Pragnapal

22/07/2025

If you don't know what to pursue in life right now, pursue yourself. Pursue becoming the healthiest, happiest, most healed, most present, most confident version of yourself. Then the right path will reveal itself.

19/07/2025

14/07/2025

12/07/2025

Be sure to remember to take care of yourself when you are busy providing love, care, and support to other people. You are deserving of the same love and compassion that you freely provide. Keep in mind that you cannot pour from a cup that is empty. First, you must fill your own heart. Self-love is not an act of selfishness; rather, it is necessary.

06/07/2025

The Mangala Sutta, also known as the "Sutta on Blessings" or "Discourse on Auspiciousness," is a significant teaching in Buddhism found in the Pali Canon, specifically in the Sutta Nipata. This sutta outlines various qualities and actions that are considered auspicious or bring blessings to one's life.

The central theme of the Mangala Sutta is the identification of real blessings that lead to true happiness. It lists 38 factors that contribute to a blessed life, including the importance of moral conduct, association with good people, and personal integrity.

Here is the list of these 38 factors as presented in the sutta:
1. Not to associate with fools
2. To associate with the wise
3. To pay homage to those worthy of honor
4. To live in a suitable place
5. To have good karma from past deeds
6. To have the right attributes
7. To be well-disciplined
8. To have the right aspirations
9. To learn the Dhamma
10. To practice the teachings
11. To have wise friends
12. To engage in self-improvement
13. To have good conduct
14. To be generous and charitable
15. To act with a wholesome mind
16. To understand the Four Noble Truths
17. To be moderate in eating
18. To be diligent in one’s endeavors
19. To be mindful
20. To maintain a pure mind
21. To have a good reputation
22. To be well-versed in scripture
23. To avoid harsh speech
24. To maintain peaceful relations
25. To be compassionate and kind
26. To keep good company
27. To be free from desire
28. To overcome fear and grief
29. To be well-versed in the teachings of the Buddha
30. To have proper reflection
31. To develop right concentration
32. To have a pure heart
33. To attain wisdom
34. To practice loving-kindness
35. To develop equanimity
36. To have confidence in oneself
37. To have good health and well-being
38. To have a peaceful mind

23/06/2025

Jetavanarama Cetiya, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

15/06/2025

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads out there! Today, we celebrate the love, sacrifices, and unwavering support you give every day. Thank you for being our rock, our guidance, and our biggest cheerleaders. Your strength, kindness, and wisdom inspire us all. Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandfather, or father figure, you make a difference in so many lives. Wishing you a day filled with love, appreciation, and happiness—you truly deserve it! Enjoy every moment of your special day! 💙👔🎉