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…instead, everyone would request the five precepts while they waited for the monks to arrive for the 3 Not to kill living being, not to commit adultery, not to tell lies, not to knowingly consume alcoho…

family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family and problems can only increase. Since our ancestors fully understood this fact, they led their desce

…mselves and others, through the observance of precepts, the very best can be created in themselves. 3) Eliminating ignorance by regularly practicing meditation. As our ancestors studied and practiced t…

…mselves and others, through the observance of precepts, the very best can be created in themselves. 3) Eliminating ignorance by regularly practicing meditation. As our ancestors studied and practiced t…

…e to do with the very best qualities of the person who gives the blessing?" The Warm Hearted Family 342 Blessing Our Descendants The Warm Hearted Family 343 Blessing Our Descendants

By studying Dhamma every day, our ancestors were always reminded of the Lord Buddha's teaching about never failing to make merit. Because everyone will die someday, the only things that we can bring w

… it must be dependent on honesty towards the virtues of the blessing-giver. The Warm Hearted Family 344 Blessing Our Descendants The Warm Hearted Family 345 Blessing Our Descendants

A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h

…wn descendants. We will be a source of wisdom for them to study and follow. The Warm Hearted Family 346 Blessing Our Descendants The Warm Hearted Family 347 Blessing Our Descendants

"For example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: "With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda

…s disciples before entering Nibbana: 4 The practice of removing defilements The Warm Hearted Family 349 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga)

Chapter 40 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga)* Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said,

…ce austerity for three to seven days, which includes practicing generosity, The Warm Hearted Family 350 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga) The Warm Hearted Family. …

"Bhikkhus, my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should contin

…their family and complain that their revenue and expenses are imbalanced." The Warm Hearted Family. 352 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga) The Warm Hearted Family 3…

observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability

…t home everyday. In the end, there will be no more problems in their lives. The Warm Hearted Family 354 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga) The Warm Hearted Family 3…

"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such

…I rejoice in your merit in advance. Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by The Warm Hearted Family 356 Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga) Part Seven A True Buddhist

This is the way of life that our Thai ancestors inherited long ago. However, how their heritages will be revived and supported depends on one major truth: we must be the first one (exemplar) who pract

…nto the External Fool and the Internal Fool. 6 Spiritually defective person The Warm Hearted Family 359 A True Buddhist

Chapter 41 A True Buddhist When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came upon a valuable message. That is, "What is the

…tinize ourselves to see if we 7 The Lord Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha The Warm Hearted Family 361 A True Buddhist

1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W

…ery least, we should try to observe the 5 precepts to guard ourselves against performing bad deeds. 3) Belief in the Law of Kamma, not in superstitions. We should possess a true understanding of the re…

…ery least, we should try to observe the 5 precepts to guard ourselves against performing bad deeds. 3) Belief in the Law of Kamma, not in superstitions. We should possess a true understanding of the re…

…ultaneously from all media fronts. Many critics predicted that this large Temple, with an area over 3,200,000 square meters or approximately 1,000 acres, would empty very soon. They were certain that i…

…ultaneously from all media fronts. Many critics predicted that this large Temple, with an area over 3,200,000 square meters or approximately 1,000 acres, would empty very soon. They were certain that i…

…ey found around 8,000 abandoned temples, nearly one-third of the total number of temples (estimated 30,000) throughout the country. If all these temple lands were combined, they would cover approximate…

Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time

…ad disappeared five-hundred years after the Lord Buddha passed to Nibbana. The Warm Hearted Family. 368 Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples The Warm Hearted Family 369 Abandoned Temples and Prospe…

hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel

…s possible. It is imperative that the temple follow up on its commitments. The Warm Hearted Family. 370 Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples The Warm Hearted Family 371 Abandoned Temples and Prospe…

of their donations, going from 10 to 100 baht. If they had planned to donate 100 baht, they would increase the amount exponentially. Therefore, cleanliness is the most charming attribute of a temple."

… of diligence in teaching is called "The Sacred Formula for Mobilization" of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam. 3) The third sacred formula is frequency of meditation practice. 10 Luang Phaw Wat Paknam explained t…

For example, if there were statements about constructing a Dhamma Hall or a monk's shelter soon, then this must happen. In short, the temple must produce results as soon as it can. Thus, the first sac

…in Thailand will not be in decline, thus prolonging the Buddhist religion. The Warm Hearted Family. 374 Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples The Warm Hearted Family 375 Abandoned Temples and Prospe…

minds only when they practice meditation until their minds reach a profound level of peacefulness and becomes so bright that they are able to see their minds through the brightness. Most people in thi

… also wrong for the press to publish news based on their own inclinations; The Warm Hearted Family. 378 Solving Buddhism's Crisis The Warm Hearted Family 379 Solving Buddhism's Crisis

When people lose their faith in Buddhism, they do not teach their children to pay respect to the monks. They show no interest in studying Buddhist teachings and stop making merit. All temple activitie