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Chapter 3 Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love) In the book Thirty-eight Universal Steps to Eternal Happiness, compiled for the summer program for ordained monks by the Venerable Teacher Monk Somchai T

In Chapter 3 of 'Thirty-eight Universal Steps to Eternal Happiness', the concept of cherishing love within marriage is explored by Venerable Teacher Monk Somchai Tanavuddho. The chapter emphasizes the

A senior monk once discussed kamma: "The word kamma is a neutral word that does not imply good or bad since kamma means action. An action always carries a consequence. Why do we feel full? It is becau

This text discusses the concept of kamma, which refers to actions and their consequences. It highlights how both physical laws and the law of kamma resonate with each other. The Buddha's teachings enc

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

พระพุทธเจ้าทรงสอนว่า ชีวิตหลังความตายยังไม่ใช่จุดสิ้นสุด เราควรทำความดีเพื่อไปสวรรค์และหลีกเลี่ยงการทำบาปเพื่อนำไปสู่นรก เมื่อเราสลัดกิเลสได้หมดสิ้น เราจะได้ไปนิพพาน ในวัฏจักรแห่งการเกิดใหม่ การทำบุญเ

4. We shall not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words. 5. We shall not consume intoxicants such as addictive drugs and alcohol. These Precepts are needed to keep peace on earth.

The Five Precepts serve as fundamental guidelines for maintaining peace on earth. Originating before Buddha, they measure human behavior: full adherence results in complete humanity, while deviating r

136 THE POWER OF THE MIND VIXII The Power from Stillness Regular meditation will result in courage to overcome obstacles and temptations, and eventually we will take control of our own minds. This can

Regular meditation cultivates courage, enabling us to conquer obstacles and temptations. By stilling our minds daily, we can take control of our thoughts and actions, leading to personal empowerment.

Before attainment, life is like running against the wind with a burning torch in our hand. The flame blowing towards us brings us heat and pain. When we reach a pond and dip the torch into the water,

Before reaching the state of Dhammakaya, life resembles a struggle against the elements with a burning torch, symbolizing suffering and challenges. Upon attainment, represented by dipping the torch in

Once your mind is completely still, it will drop the words, "Samma Arahang" or "clear and bright" by itself, as if you are forgetting to recite this mantra, or feel that you don't want to recite the m

This text outlines the process of achieving a state of complete stillness during meditation. It emphasizes the importance of letting go of verbal mantras and instead focusing on a vision of a bright c

Interview They all have the same goal. By using the TV program we can learn much from the other religions and incorporate the wisdom into our daily lives. Luang Por Indeed, all the mainstream religion

In this enlightening interview, Luang Por discusses the commonalities among major religions and the importance of incorporating their wisdom into daily life. It marks Luang Por's first appearance on N

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This book, 'Family Day By Day', published by The Dhammakaya Foundation, offers insights into integrating Dhamma teachings into everyday family life. Authored by Phrabhavanaviriyakhun and translated by

(3) Meditate to purify the mind (meditation is simply the act of calming and clarifying the mind and it is not necessarily related to any religion). It is easy to see that anyone, anywhere can comfort

Meditation helps clarify the mind and can be practiced by anyone. Good deeds, or boonya, accumulate positive energy that leads to happiness and stability. The intention behind actions matters signific

Part One: Family Life if there are in-laws heavily involved in our relationship, we will have to endure conflicts from them as well. No matter how good a relationship is, we will inevitably encounter

Part One of this exploration highlights the complexities of family life, particularly the impact of in-laws on relationships and the necessity of resolving personal issues before marriage. The text em

Part Two: Raising Children wisdom and moral training from their parents (Group #4). Even though they may not be wealthy, these children have the ability to develop into successful, wealthy and moral a

In developing children into successful and moral adults, it is essential for parents to consider the qualities they want their children to possess. The text highlights three supreme characteristics: p

Part Two: Raising Children using the four requisites. We will need to ask ourselves if we have the ability to maintain quality (always delivering our best); ability to manage our time (seeing all the

In raising children, it's crucial to embody qualities of quality, time management, and financial prudence, as children absorb both good and bad traits from their parents. By consistently modeling thes

Part Two: Raising Children Chapter 9 Roles of a Parent We, along with most other parents, want our children to have successful futures. We want well-behaved, respectful, moral children who will help t

In this chapter, we explore the essential roles parents play in their children's futures. By understanding their children's personalities and adapting to their evolving attitudes and environments, par

Part Two: Raising Children When our children are young, we are everything to them. As they grow older, friends will influence their thoughts and attitudes more and more. In the teenage years, they wil

Part Two explores how parents are central in their children's early lives and adapt as they grow. Initially, parents are everything, but as children reach their teenage years, peers begin to influence

Part Three: Problems Within the Family 1. Money comes from hard work! We can explain that going out at night is a waste of money. People need to work hard to be able to purchase food, shelter and clot

This text delves into issues facing families, emphasizing the importance of hard work for financial stability and cautioning against the dangers of peer pressure and risky behaviors. It highlights tha

Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Moral Discipline (silamaya) - Observing moral behavior by restraining our speech and actions to do only good; not causing turmoil for others. 3. Meditation Practice

Part Five discusses vital practices for families to cultivate a moral lifestyle. It highlights the importance of moral discipline (silamaya), meditation (bhavanamaya), and humility (apacayanamaya) amo

What do Humans Really Want? are wants, not needs, and we must know how to curb our excessive wants, so that we do not over- indulge in our desires. Consider an art collector. He has run out of space i

The text delves into the distinction between wants and needs, emphasizing the negative effects of overindulgence in desires. It illustrates through the example of an art collector who, despite his wea

Contents Introduction Part 1: The Beginning of the Journey Chapter 1: The Universality of Meditation • 10 Chapter 2: An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium • 19 Part 2: Open Your Heart to the Journe

This book offers a deep exploration into the practice of meditation, beginning with its universal appeal and continuing through its application in everyday life. The chapters guide the reader through

Journey to Joy 46 46 universal love, the love of all of humankind without expectation of reward or gain. To love ourselves in the appropriate way, we have to still the mind by relaxing and gently clos

In this chapter, the focus is on cultivating universal love and self-love without expectations. By relaxing the mind through meditation, individuals can achieve inner peace and a sense of cleansing th