TumWat Routine

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TumWat - chanting of Dhmma scriptures at everyday and followed by walking and sitting meditation practice.

In the Thai's Theravada perspective, chanting and recitation of the Dhamma is an important part of mind cultivation. Therefore, the TumWat routine is strictly followed in every Thai temple. According to Buddhist commentories, cultivators will earn 10 great benefits in practicing the Buddha's recitation.

(1) Throughout the days and nights, all invisible Heavenly Spritual Generals of Great Strength will always protect the cultivators.

(2) The twenty-five Great Bodhisattvas including Guan Yin Bodhisattva will always protect and take care of the cultivators.

(3) Throughout the days and nights, all the Buddhas are always protective and are mindful of the cultivators. Lord Buddha often emits bright light to shine on the cultivators as to gather them in.

(4) The cultivators will never be harmed by all evil spirits, Yakhas and Rakhas. Even poisonous snakes will be unable to hurt the cultivators neither will they die of poisoning.

(5) The cultivators are free from disasters such as flood and fire. They will not be harmed by enemies or robbers, neither will they be killed by knives, guns or cannons. They will not be caught in handcuffs or sent to prison. Neither will they be killed in accidents.

(6) The sinful karmas which were committed by them in previous lives will be eradicated or at least lessen down.

(7) They will have auspicious dreams or they may be able to see the supreme image of Lord Buddha.

(8) They are always happy with bright and shining complexion. They are always energetic and all their undertakings will be successful.

(9) All the wordly people are always respectful towards them. They make obeisance to them just as though they are regarded as the desciples of Lord Buddha.

(10) They will not be frightened at the deathbed. There will arise in them the proper mindfulness. The cultivators will enjoy the supreme wonderful bliss.