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visualizing the Buddha image. When they grow up, we can be sure that our children, when facing problems, will stay cool, calm and collected. "Can meditation really change a human being? When we open o

visualizing the Buddha image. When they grow up, we can be sure that our children, when facing problems, will stay cool, calm and collected. "Can meditation really change a human being? When we open o

"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the

"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the

do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Thin

do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Thin

3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of

3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of

His mind will be unmoved by worldly sufferings. He will also be able to find happiness both in this life and the next." All of these teachings given by a respected senior monk remind us that we should

behavior and purify our minds everyday so that our lives are filled with value. I hope that this message from a respected senior monk, expressed through this book, aids many in preparing themselves to

parents, we are overwhelmingly in debt to them. 2. Parents always forgive us without being resentful. The scolding and punishments they may have given us for doing unacceptable things are out of their

parents, we are overwhelmingly in debt to them. 2. Parents always forgive us without being resentful. The scolding and punishments they may have given us for doing unacceptable things are out of their

In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arahantas in the family. They are the first teachers to their children. There is a Thai saying that at the parents' feet are gateways to the heavenly real

In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arahantas in the family. They are the first teachers to their children. There is a Thai saying that at the parents' feet are gateways to the heavenly real

grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l

grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l

The second type of elderly person is called "A Fruitful Person," a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar

The second type of elderly person is called "A Fruitful Person," a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar

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

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

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

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

their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These whol

their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These whol

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

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

5 "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 cont

"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

"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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi

1) A student who seeks knowledge. 2) A teacher who imparts his knowledge. "Students seek knowledge from schools, colleges or institutes. Do you think they have ever done anything wrong while they were

institutes. Do you think they have ever done anything wrong while they were students? Of course, they have. Do we, as adults, take their mishaps seriously? No, we believe they have come to school to l