Inspiring to faith

Today Luang Phor Dhammajayo explained the Thai term 'ที่ตั้งแห่งศรัทธา'. He mentioned that a sâmanera or monk should act in a way that inspires faith to others, in order that others can place their faith in you easily. We should be like a holder in which incense is placed, in honor of the Triple Gem -- the foundation and the person that gives joy, inspiration and life to those who support the Sangha. Just like one little sâmanera, that is Nigrodha, inspired confidence in the emperor Asoka the Great, till the extent that he dedicated his life to the Dhamma and spread it all over Asia. It all started with one single sâmanera, who had practiced his mind until he had attained to enlightenment, who taught the aggressive emperor not to be complacent but practice goodness at all times.