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the Raja inquired why a person might ordain, the response he was given, was as follows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the monkho

In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re

the day we lie on our deathbed, facing the reality of our mortal impermanence, with all our fears returning to confront us once more. Knowledge or wisdom that reveals the truth has and will always pr

When we confront our mortality, knowledge reveals truth and offers a path to peace. Ignorance leads to fear, prompting the pursuit of wisdom to alleviate suffering. We seek answers to life's fundament

Certainly! Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **Introduction** defiled minds. We see our fellow human beings as enemies because of our defined minds. Because of defilements we have feel

This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a

The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil

The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t

ขาลพะ ข้อฟ้า ขาดก ชาติ ชาติก่อน ชาติหน้า ชิวาหา ชุมชื่น แชมชื่น ซิ elements of religious culture inherited from the Aryan tradition, with a small proportion from the religion of the Indus Valley. wo

เนื้อหานี้สำรวจองค์ประกอบของวัฒนธรรมทางศาสนาในพระพุทธศาสนาที่สืบทอดมาจากประเพณีอารยันและมีส่วนเล็กน้อยมาจากศาสนาในหุบเขาอินดัส นอกจากนี้ยังมีการกล่าวถึงปรัชญาสำคัญของการเกิดใหม่และความสำคัญของชาติทั้ง

MERITS Everybody wants to be rich, beautiful and smart. Nobody wants to be poor, ugly and dumb. But how come some people are born lucky and other are not? The answer is because of ‘merit’, or the lac

Merit is the product of good deeds and serves as a positive energy that can lead to being rich, beautiful, and smart. It encompasses virtue and goodness, influencing one's present and future based on

choose to live celibate lives. One solution is to select specific dates to observe The Eight Precepts which prohibits any sexual relationship, such as on Buddhist Holy days or on birthdays. This compr

This text discusses the choice of living a celibate life within Buddhism, highlighting how observing The Eight Precepts on certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It ref

CERVICE Testimony 4 Mrs Taweeporn Tansanguan Thailand "Presently, our married life is like that of angels, which differs greatly from the past. In the past, people say we were like a couple that compr

Mrs. Taweeporn Tansanguan, a housewife from Thailand, shares her journey of transformation through meditation. Initially, her life was chaotic, characterized by excessive drinking and failed businesse

Rebirth & Incarnation Monica : Is it an issue what the child was in their former life? Does it any matter to the parents if they come from terrible background in a former life? Luang Phaw: Actually, i

Monica questions the relevance of a child's past life to parents, while Luang Phaw explains that knowledge of a child's former life is often unknown. He emphasizes the importance of loving guidance an

Buddhist View on Sex Luang Phaw: One thing you have to bear in mind is that before leading a life in priesthood, all Buddhist monks were once ordinary laypeople. But they consider the life of laypeopl

The Buddha's teachings emphasize that before becoming monks, individuals are ordinary laypeople burdened by life's responsibilities. Laypeople often pursue temporary pleasures, such as sensual gratifi

Part Three Harmony in the Family 157 Chapter 15 Creating Harmony in the Family 159 Chapter 16 What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along? 165 Chapter 32 Teaching Children to Live by t

Part Three of the book focuses on creating harmony in the family and the roles of parents in ensuring a peaceful and loving environment. Topics include what parents should do when their children do no

we must train our minds to be calm and be ever ready for life's uncertainties. If we are well-prepared for the unexpected, we will be able to control our mind to remain alert and be able to live with

เราต้องฝึกจิตใจให้สงบและเตรียมพร้อมสำหรับความไม่แน่นอนในชีวิต ถ้าเราเตรียมตัวดี ความไม่แน่นอนจะไม่ทำให้เครียด ผู้ที่เห็นความจริงของชีวิตและรักษาจิตใจให้นิ่งจะยกระดับคุณธรรมได้ดียิ่งขึ้น คำแนะนำจากปู่ย

Single women please keep in mind that men who are faithful and who abstain from alcohol are hard to find. Therefore, you are better off being single. It is a wiser choice. According to the Law of Kamm

In this chapter, single women are urged to consider the difficulty of finding faithful partners who abstain from alcohol, suggesting that remaining single is a wise choice. The text discusses the Law

Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffer

Chapter 36 discusses the importance of recognizing the value of life and living each moment with full awareness. Despite life's brevity, people often indulge in fleeting pleasures that lead to sufferi

should think in this way. As long as the monks do not seriously break the monastic discipline, you should think that you are giving alms to them to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditati

This text emphasizes the importance of giving alms to monks to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditation. It advises that both givers and receivers gain merit. It discusses the impact of

Buddhist View on Sex Luang Por 36 : One thing you have to bear in mind is that before leading a life in priesthood, all Buddhist monks were once ordinary laypeople. But they consider the lives of layp

In Buddhism, before taking ordination, monks were once laypeople. They view lay life as filled with burdens that hinder understanding of Dhamma. Engaging in daily life leads to temporary pleasures, ak

Part One: Family Life they prove that the consequences from Kamma are real. This is why we must focus on doing good deeds. From the Law of Kamma, we learn that: 1. It is not the end of all things when

Part One details how Kamma affects family life, emphasizing that life continues beyond death. Good deeds lead to positive outcomes, whereas bad deeds result in misfortune. We must purify our minds dai

Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Self-realization: Habitually reflect on the fact that it is natural for us to die. We have not yet gone beyond dying. We do not know when we are going to die. We mus

In this segment, we explore the natural inevitability of death and how it shapes our perspectives on life. Daily reflection on our mortality encourages us to cultivate boonya and engage in good deeds,

Part Three ~ Harmony in the Family 157 Chapter 15 Creating Harmony in the Family 159 Chapter 16 What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along? 165 Chapter 17 Remedying the Situation When

This section explores vital aspects of family dynamics, including creating harmony, handling sibling conflicts, and instilling compassion in children toward vulnerable relatives. It further delves int

This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid o

This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the dive