The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Third Group of Blessings. Blessing Nine :- Artfulness in Usage.
Join the historic ordination ceremony of 500 Nepali novices in Lumbini, marking a significant collaboration between Thailand and Nepal to promote Buddhism.
The word ‘kalyanamitra’ means good friend. A good friend must have all the Seven Characteristics described previously
When my husband heard “Father was dead”, he suddenly said “Oh no, I have not even repaid any debt of gratitude to him.” He suddenly realized that he loved his father. He bought the first new clothes and a new pair of shoe for his dad. Though he had generosity towards him, he could no longer wear them as his body was swollen. He could only cover him up with those instead.
When talking of our environment, the Lord Buddha meant both the people that surround us and the natural environment that surrounds us:
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The First Group of Blessings. Blessing Three :- Expressing Respect to Those Worthy of Respect.
Precepts refer to the regularity and normality of what humans should do. They are the basic disciplines in the Dhamma and distinguish humans from animals
Respect means becoming aware of others’ virtue and truth, honouring their good deeds and appropriately expressing sincerity with modesty and courteousness whether or not you are in their presence
Training them in virtue: The first ‘good friends’ to each and every one of us in the world are our parents or guardians. As such
