Why Do We Keep Thinking About the Past?

Have you ever been doing something completely normal… washing the dishes, driving, working, lying in bed… and suddenly your mind goes back to something that happened years ago? Maybe it was a conversation. Maybe it was a relationship. Maybe it was a mistake. Maybe someone hurt you. Maybe you hurt …

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How Do We Stop Overthinking?

Why Do We Keep Thinking About the Past? Sometimes the past is gone, but our mind keeps returning to it. A conversation ended months ago, yet we still remember the words. A mistake happened years ago, yet we still wonder what would have happened if we had chosen differently. Someone …

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នគរកាយ — គតិធម៌ ធៀប គតិលោក | Norkakay: Dhamma Reflections on Life

Seated Buddha statue in meditation posture

A Khmer Buddhist Dhamma book exploring the nature of life, the body, mind, impermanence, suffering, and non-self through a traditional story. The book was originally compiled by Uddom Preecha Chap Pin and later reproduced and arranged for the benefit of Buddhist readers. The work encourages readers to reflect on Dhamma …

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Why Are Buddha Statues So Different? Reclining, Standing, Sitting, and Walking

When people visit a Buddhist temple for the first time, one of the things they may notice is that Buddha statues do not all look the same. Some Buddha images show the Buddha sitting peacefully with his eyes lowered. Others show him standing tall. Some depict him walking, while others …

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Why Does Someone’s Silence Hurt More Than Their Words?

Sometimes, a person doesn’t have to say anything to hurt us. They simply stop replying. They read our message but don’t answer. They become distant. They no longer ask how we are. And somehow, their silence can hurt more than an angry word ever could. Why? Because when someone speaks, …

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Cultural Events and Festivals Celebrating Buddhism in Cambodia

Cambodia is a country where Buddhism has deeply influenced religious practice, culture, community life, traditions, and everyday values. Throughout the year, Cambodian people gather at pagodas and community spaces to observe Buddhist ceremonies, make offerings, listen to teachings, remember loved ones, and share meaningful moments with family and community members. …

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Phnom Tevak: Where Buddhist Stories Meet Khmer Spiritual Heritage

Exploring Phnom Tevak and Khmer Spiritual Heritage In this article, we explore Phnom Tevak, Buddhism in Cambodia, Khmer spiritual heritage, and the relationship between culture, history, and nature. Deep in the natural landscape of Kirirom Mountain, Cambodia, there is a special place known as Phnom Tevak, a name that can …

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From Conversation to Stillness: A Meditation Experience in Cambodia

From Conversation to Stillness: A Meditation Experience in Cambodia When students come to Cambodia to learn about Buddhism and Cambodian culture, I believe learning should not happen only through listening to a presentation or reading books. Sometimes, after we talk, ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another, it …

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Learning Buddhism in Cambodia: Monastic Life, Culture & Meditation

Welcoming Students from the United States to Learn Buddhism, Meditation, Cambodian Culture, and the Life of a Monk I am very happy to welcome students from the United States and other countries who are interested in coming to Cambodia to learn about Buddhism, meditation, Cambodian culture, and the everyday life …

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