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Venerable Dhammajayo and his Contributions to World Peace
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Venerable Dhammajayo and his Contributions to World Peace
… received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Buddhist Studies from the Maha Chulalongkorn Raja Vidhayalai University. He was the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award from the…
…ades for his dedication to promoting world peace through inner peace and meditation. As the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award, he has influenced international audiences …
World Peace Ethics Contest: A Handbook on Family Care
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World Peace Ethics Contest: A Handbook on Family Care
World Peace Ethics Contest A Handbook on How to Care for the Heart of the Family The Warm Hearted Family Love... the force behind a family Togethness... the source of warmth Happiness... will surroun
…ery day. Written by S. Phongsawadsi and supported by The Exemplary Youth Development Foundation, it aims to promote peace and ethics in family life. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Dedication of the Phongsawasdi Family
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Dedication of the Phongsawasdi Family
Dedication May every family that reads this book, have happiness, success, and the resolve to always perform good deeds. We dedicate the merits accrued through every written word in this book, to ou
… writing. The text reflects aspirations for continued blessings and enlightenment across lifetimes, aiming to achieve Nibbana. The dedication emphasizes the importance of good deeds and familial bonds i…
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if…
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importa…
Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
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Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
…owledge, the ability, and a good enough character to support the family so that it is happy and to raise the children to be good people? These two factors are the basic sacrifices in a family. Today, …
… to prioritize mutual support and understanding over personal desires. It stresses that marriage entails significant responsibilities, including health support and preparing for parenthood. Couples shou…
Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
…limber’s weight. When a villager climbs the sugar-palm tree, he will lean the bamboo ladder-pole against the tree and climb up step by step to the top. If it is a male tree, he will cut the stalks and …
…ed from natural observations made by our grandparents. Each metaphor teaches important life lessons aimed at mind purification. For instance, 'eyes like the knots of a bamboo tree' illustrates the impor…
Practicing the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence
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Practicing the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence
The Buddha answered this question in one word: benevolence. That is to say mutual benevolence, the practice the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence (Sāngahavatthu), promote happiness in living togethe
…words strengthen bonds; advice must be gentle. 3. Mutual Benefit (Athacarīya) – knowledge of Dhamma aids conflict resolution. 4. Right Roles (Samaṇattattha) – a husband and wife must responsibly fulfil …
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
Chapter 5 The Birth of a Meritorious Person Everyone feels excited when there is a new addition to the family. Some of these families are so elated they invite monks to receive offerings at their hom
…at make each person unique. We explore the mysteries of life, death, and our place in the universe, aiming to understand the path from birth to our ultimate fate. This section invites readers to conside…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Life and Rebirth
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Life and Rebirth
The Lord Buddha taught that: 1. It is not the end of all things when we die. 2. When you perform good deeds you will go to Heaven. 3. When you perform bad deeds you will go to hell. 4. When you exting
…for reaching Nibbana. Through good deeds, individuals can be reborn healthy and prosperous. Parents aiming for a meritorious child must also engage in virtuous actions and meditation to ensure a joyful …
Promoting Social Solidarity Through Generosity and Kindness
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Promoting Social Solidarity Through Generosity and Kindness
… taught about the Four Bases of Social Solidarity (sangahavattthu). This refers to the principle of aiding people or developing a unified society. This Dhamma principle consists of: 1) Generosity (Dāna…
เนื้อหาเน้นถึงความสำคัญของการมีส่วนร่วมในชุมชนตามหลักธรรมของพระพุทธเจ้า เช่น ความมีน้ำใจ การพูดดี การช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น และการปฏิบัติต่อกันอย่างเท่าเทียม เมื่อผู้ปกครองปฏิบัติตามหลักเหล่านี้ พวกเขาจะได้
The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
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The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
…wing thought to consider. “Some parents push their children into famous and reputable schools in Thailand regardless of high tuition costs. Their only concern is that their children, once enrolled, wil…
…later in life due to insufficient parental guidance. Ancestral wisdom highlights that many parents fail to distinguish right from wrong and inadvertently model bad behavior. While some parents are aware…
Guiding Children Away from Apâyamukha
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Guiding Children Away from Apâyamukha
…they were worrying or hurting their parents. There are three major topics that parents need to explain to their children. 1) Teach them that money comes from hard work A parent can explain that going …
…e in calm discussions with their children regarding the dangers of Apâyamukha. It is crucial to explain the value of hard work and how wasteful spending can jeopardize their future. By fostering underst…
The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
… in him. Even then, the Lord Buddha had to perform a miracle by walking in circles, walking in the air, and triggering a powerful Bokarapotta rain. Those people who wanted to get wet, did, and those wh…
After attaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha chose not to return immediately to Kapilavattthu to teach his father…
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apyayumukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother.
…nships. The chapter emphasizes understanding and proactive communication to mend familial bonds. It aims to guide families dealing with similar issues towards positive solutions without relying solely o…
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
…from the egg, and still others are born from filthy water. But there are species which we have not laid eyes on, but we have heard about them: celestial beings and infernal degenerates. They are born fu…
…les has influenced the author's desire to improve and accumulate merit for future lives. The author aims to guide their family to avoid misdeeds and ensure the spiritual well-being of their ancestors. T…
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
…ions for good deeds arise, they will perform them quickly, not caring if anyone is there to offer praise. **How to Teach Children the Law of Kamma** Since the writer's knowledge on this subject is lim…
… deeds regardless of external recognition. This text emphasizes that comprehending the Law of Kamma aids individuals, especially children, in making moral choices. The author references teachings from a…
Understanding the Law of Kamma
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Understanding the Law of Kamma
And for the one who has missed the objective entirely, he deserves nothing. And let him know that he is lucky to keep his job. And for those who have worked hard but caused more damage than good, the
…his excerpt discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that those who fail to meet objectives or cause harm must reflect and adjust their actions. It highlights that hard wo…
The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
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The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
…pitaka, the Lord Buddha spoke of a number of subjects that were unknown to science at the time. He said thousands of years ago there was more than one universe; actually there are an infinite number of …
บทความนี้ศึกษาความแตกต่างระหว่างหัวใจทางกายภาพกับหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยยกตัวอย่างจากพระไตรปิฎกที่บอกถึงแนวคิดที่ไม่เป็นที่รู้จักในสมัยนั้น เช่น การมีจักรวาลมากกว่าหนึ่งจักรวาล และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุ
Understanding the Five Precepts for Children
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Understanding the Five Precepts for Children
…ge is: --- The senior monk : Now I want you to think about what we need to live. The children : Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house. We also need money to live. T…
…e concept of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on the fundamental necessities of life such as air, food, water, clothing, medicine, and shelter. It discusses how these relate to the Precepts, emph…
Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
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Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
…apter 34 Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus. The practice helps to strengthen the mind so that it will not be easily diverte…
Meditation is vital for training children’s minds to focus, helping them resist temptations. Parents should inspire a love for m…