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How should Buddhists carry themselves during the Buddhist Lent season so that they can achieve the maximum merit? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
This period of the year is known as the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat. I would like to know the historical background of this religious event and the activities of monks during these months. อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
If we are to promote anyone to a supervisory level, what are the required qualities? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
In Thai tradition, on important days like New Year’s Day, or other auspicious days, younger generations always pay respect and ask for blessings from their elders. I’d like to ask Luang Phaw the importance of blessings, and how one bestows blessings. อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
I’d like to ask you about an old tradition of Thai society that urges children to prostrate themselves at their parents’ feet before going to bed. How does this tradition help develop children’s virtue? If the people of the present time would like to reintroduce that tradition, where can they begin? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
If donating blood gives us a lot of merits, will donating our body after we die to a hospital help us accrue even more merits? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
In Thai society these days, it has changed a lot because everyone has to work for survival until you can hardly find a smile on anybody’s face. Could you please show us the way to survive and have happiness in society Sir? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
Thai people have the problem of working without any expectations for progress, which has resulted in the slow development of our country. How do we cultivate more dedication and a stronger work ethic in Thai people like those in other developed countries? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
There are a lot of problems stemming from prejudice in Thai society today. Will you please tell us about the consequences of prejudice and show us how to get rid of it? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
I was assigned by the Civil Court Chief Official to teach Dhamma to judges and civil workers once a month starting in January. 2005 (B.E. 2548), and that troubled me because judges usually live in their own world. Everyone would like to dig deep into their thoughts and psyche. I would like to ask for Luang Phaw for suggestions how to teach Dhamma to this group of people. อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
I’d like to ask you about necessary abortions. For example, when a woman is raped, or suffers from German measles during her pregnancy, possibly leading to a disability to the baby when it is born, is the abortion of a necessary nature sinful or not? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
Many single men today believe that sleeping with prostitutes does not go against the third Buddhist precept, which is to avoid adultery. This is because they feel that they are not being unfaithful to anybody. These ladies have consented to the activity. Is this thinking right or wrong? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
Some people believe that drinking a little alcohol socially or consuming wine for its health benefits should not go against the Buddhist five precepts. Is this accurate? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
My daughter loves merit and is afraid of sin. She wakes up in the morning to do the morning chanting. Then she sleeps almost until noon. In the evening, she does the evening chanting and then watches TV until late at night. She has no sense of responsibility and relies on her parents to take care of her although she is a full grown adult. Will she gain merit from behaving this way? How should we guide her so that she realizes what she is doing? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
What are the consequences for people who like to rejoice in merits and people who like to rejoice in sins? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
Some people have compared the Bodhisatta’s renunciation of his life and someone committing a suicide. Please explain how the two are different. อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
Buddhists today have wondered whether if it could be true for Prince Siddhattha to take seven steps immediately after he was born. How can we explain this phenomenon to a skeptic? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
It’s the case of knowing someone who’s undergoing untold suffering and distress and wishes to commit suicide. Is there a way to console or recommendation we can offer to encourage him to choose life? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
Was there any method to permanently resolve the unrest problem at the South of Thailand? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
I would like to inquire about the current unrest in the south. From a Buddhist stand point, what are the underlying causes of the unrest? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
I know of some people who always say they’re short on money at the end of the every month even though they get paid well each month. I would like to ask Luang Phaw to recommend the correct way to spend their earnings. อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
As a businessman, I’m always looking for ways of making profit. I would like to know if there were any adverse consequences incurred by those whose only priority is to make profit. อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
Venerable Luang Phaw sir, I am curious why Thailand, a country made up mainly of Buddhists and Buddhism provides so many valuable teachings, has a lesser economic growth than the western countries? อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
I would like to ask about when the monks go for the offering rounds; can they wear a pair of sandals? For nowadays some areas are not suited to walk bare footed. อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ
If there is a friend or relative who wishes to borrow money from us, how should we act? If we don’t have anything to give, they will feel discouraged. If we lend them money often, we will be in distress. อ่านเรื่องQuestion and Answer for Lifeต่อ