From a very young age, HM the King has shown a strong curiosity in Buddhism, believing the church’s fundamental principles will guide people to genuine happiness
PUBLISHED: 25 Jul 2024 at 04: 00
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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has a significant influence on the advancement and security of Buddhism. He is a dedicated person with a strong belief, as well as a key patron.
Due to his exit to study in the UK, the King made a vow to follow the Buddhist path in 1966 while he was His Royal Highness Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. He was ordained a priest in 1978, spent 15 days there, firmly adhered to the monastic life, carefully studied dhammavinai, and engaged in spiritual activities. He also participated in dhammavinai.
His Majesty has participated in various spiritual actions throughout the years and has a strong interest in Buddhism since she was just a young child. His deep devotion to Buddhist teachings was recently revealed when he issued a cards to honor Visakha Bucha Day, which is a significant time for Buddhist enthusiasts around the world, on May 26, 2021.
His best desires for Thais are engraved on the idea of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s sufficient market.
His Majesty provided a further description of the validity business idea in a news release from the Royal Office. Based on science, the phrase means” validity is a noble contract”.
It serves as the foundation for a way of living that is both admirable and enduring. The sufficiency economy philosophy’s three core elements– moderation, reasonableness, and self-immunity– are equivalent to the threefold training in Buddhism known as tisikkha, which comprises sila ( right conduct ), samadhi ( meditation ) and panna ( wisdom ).
Leading a life in a way that does n’t cause harm is essential to maintaining the right behavior. Meditation involves the appropriate work and target, resulting in self-immunity. Wisdom is essential to growth and rationality.
His Majesty’s knowledge of Buddhism has grown to include the Ariyaka language, which King Rama IV created to replace the traditional Khmer language.
The King is even interested in the Sutta Pitaka, discourse of Buddha and his near followers, and Jitta Nakhon, a book written by the later Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara.
He has studied the Pali speech, known as a code to the Buddhist writings, or Tipitaka, which are recorded in Pali, and written spiritual teachings in Pali along with Thai versions for distribution to house officers. Phra Dhamma Rachanuwat, a Pali professor from Wat Molilokayaram in Bangkok Yai city, leads the Pali training.
Phra Anil Dhammasakiyo of Wat Bowon Niwet Vihara provides these instructions. His Majesty has even regularly spoken with a number of other reputable priests about nirvana.
