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"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but

This narrative reveals the transformation of an individual after receiving a wake-up call about the excessive spending on vices like drinking and smoking. Guided by Khun Yav and a realization of prior

At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so t

In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wanting to help him accumulate merits in his later years, the author faced the challenge of persuad

“Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won’t have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi

ในช่วงเวลาสุดท้ายของชีวิตพ父า ขอให้พยายามทำให้ท่านมีจิตใจแจ่มใสและไม่เครียด โดยการทำบุญในนามของท่านอาจช่วยให้จิตใจสดใสขึ้น แม้ท่านจะไม่มีความเชื่อในพุทธศาสนา ความสำคัญอยู่ที่สภาพจิตใจที่มีต่อชีวิตหลังค

bad deeds, in his last moment of life, he will experience great suffering. "As a daughter, you should stay close to your father. When the chance arises, give your father a Dhamma talk; bring him f

The passage highlights the significance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering alms, and encouraging chanting to alleviate suffering. It emphasizes

What is a blessing? Blessing is called vara in the Pali language. The meaning of vara is progress and happiness. A blessing means the act of giving the very best. Therefore, when the elderly give a bl

คำว่าอวยพรในภาษาไทยหมายถึง 'วาระ' ซึ่งแปลว่าเป็นการให้สิ่งที่ดีที่สุดแก่กัน การอวยพรมีความสำคัญในวัฒนธรรมไทย โดยเฉพาะในการส่งผ่านคุณธรรมและความดีงามจากผู้สูงอายุไปยังเยาวชน ผ่านการเล่าเรื่องและพฤติกรร

"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

In this text, a senior monk shares insights on the importance of generosity and the practice of giving blessings. He emphasizes that those preparing for life's final chapter should cultivate good deed

activities such as music composing for the 1985 New Year celebration, and exercises on public speaking, advocacy and fundraising for Kathina or robe offerings thus constituted their daily routine. Som

The Yuwakalanayamittra training program has significantly influenced children's lives since its inception. In 1985, activities like music composing and public speaking prepared them for spiritual lead

House Routine Time Routine 05.30 Wake up 06.00-06.30 Make morning prayer 06.30-07.15 Morning activity Give alms,

The Yuwakalayanamitra Camp involves a comprehensive daily schedule encouraging spiritual growth and camaraderie among participants. Beginning with a morning wake-up at 5:30 AM, activities include morn

Evening show On the night before last night at YUWA CAMP, Yuwakalayanamitra perform shows out of stories of Buddha, with some adjustment, to express themselves and their creativeness. Their shows are

At YUWA CAMP, participants engaged in creative performances based on Buddha's stories, led by mentors who shared their insights. The final night was marked by a warm farewell ceremony where mentors ex

the United States during 2007 has helped reduce violence, there has not been any corresponding political progress. Different Iraqi political figures and forces have competing and often changing vision

Post-2007, the United States achieved a reduction in violence in Iraq, yet significant political progress remains elusive. Iraqi political factions hold varying visions for the nation's future, with t

"choose your own future and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that suppl

The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro

78 10 To keep the robes down. 11 Vyavala. This became almost a technical term in connexion with largesse. It is literally 'hindered'; but when the things to be given were too limited as compar

This text explores the term 'Vyavala' which became a technical term associated with the concept of largesse. It reflects on how limited resources lead to some applicants being overlooked, in a practic

4. Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts "There are these five seasonable gifts. Which five? One gives to a newcomer. One gives to one going away. One gives to one who is ill. One gives in time

Kaladana Sutta outlines five important seasonable gifts: giving to a newcomer, someone departing, an ill person, in times of famine, and offering first fruits to virtuous individuals. These gifts emph

5. Çhalängadāna Sutta : Gifts endowed with six factors At one time The Blessed One was abiding in the monastery offered by ÄnathapÖika in Jeta's grove in Sävatthi. At that time Velukandaki Nandamata

In the Çhalängadāna Sutta, we learn about Velukandaki Nandamata who offers gifts enriched with six essential factors to the bhikkhus led by Sāriputta and Moggallāna. The Buddha, with his divine insigh

The Vitar of Abmagiving 36 6. Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta "Give it to the Sangha, Gotami. When you give it to the Sangha, both I and the Sangha will be honoured." 3. Then the venerable Ānanda said to

In this excerpt from the Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta, the importance of giving to the Sangha is emphasized. Gotami's act of offering cloths is noted as significant, with the respect shown towards her relat

42 The Verse of Absoniring 6. Dakkhināvibhanga Sutta One gives a gift to one who has entered upon the way to the realisation of the fruit of arahantship; this is the fourth kind of personal offe

The text elaborates on different types of personal offerings within Buddhist practice, highlighting the spiritual importance of giving to individuals at various stages of realization, including arahan

" There are seven kinds of offerings made to the Sangha, Ānanda. One gives a gift to a Sangha of both [bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs] headed by the Buddha; this is the first kind of offering made to the San

This text outlines the seven kinds of offerings one can make to the Sangha, including gifts to the collective body of monks and nuns, and individual offerings specifying bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs. The fi

The Venture of Ahimsaing 7. Velama Sutta And one's sons & daughters, slaves, servants, & workers will listen to one, will lend ear, will make their minds attend for the sake of knowledge. Why is that

The Velama Sutta narrates the story of a brahman named Velama who performed immense acts of generosity, including giving away 84,000 gold trays, silver trays, and elephants decorated with gold. This i

66 The Virtue of Approving 7. Velāma Sutta "Now, householder, if the thought should occur to you, 'Perhaps it was someone else who at that time was Velāma the brahman, who gave that gift, t

In the Velāma Sutta, the householder is reminded that true merit comes not from the quantity or grandeur of gifts, but from the character and realization of those who receive them. The teaching emphas

68 The Virtue of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to feed one non - returner, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 oncereturners. "If one were to feed one arahant, that

In the Velama Sutta, the text highlights the profound impact of offering food to individuals with high spiritual attainment. It asserts that feeding a single non-returner yields greater merit than fee