About This Teaching
Ajahn Dtun – Choosing Good, Refraining from Harm, and the Path to Lasting Happiness
Ajahn Dtun (Thiracitto), a senior monk in the Thai Forest Tradition and a direct disciple of Ajahn Chah, offers profound guidance on ethical living, mindfulness, and the cultivation of a wholesome heart. In this teaching, he emphasizes that true moral wisdom is not defined by religions, countries, or traditions, but by a careful attention to the heart and the well-being of all beings.
Ajahn Dtun reminds us that every being cherishes happiness and wishes to avoid suffering. By observing this truth, we learn to refrain from actions, speech, and thoughts that bring harm to ourselves, others, or society. Conversely, by engaging in wholesome, skillful deeds and virtuous speech within the bounds of morality, we create conditions for happiness in both the present and the future.
With clarity and compassion, Ajahn Dtun explains how unwholesome actions generate suffering and disquiet in the heart, while wholesome actions nurture peace, joy, and lasting contentment. This teaching serves as a practical guide for anyone seeking to live mindfully, act ethically, and experience the ripple effects of goodness in daily life.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, these insights illuminate the timeless path of restraint, awareness, and deliberate action — encouraging the heart to choose wisely and cultivate genuine happiness.
How to Recognize Harmful Actions Before They Occur. The Power of Good Deeds and Wholesome Speech. Practical Guidance for Ethical Living Every Day. Creating Happiness in the Present and Future. Ajahn Dtun’s Clear Instructions for a Peaceful Heart