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Building a Unified Community: The Four Bases of Social Solidarity
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Building a Unified Community: The Four Bases of Social Solidarity
If parents behave appropriately toward their neighbors, they will be loved and respected. Then it may be appropriate for them to remind their neighbors of the neighbors' behavior. The Lord Buddha taug
The text discusses the importance of parents' behavior towards their neighbors, emphasizing Buddha's Four Bases of Social Solidarity: Generosity, Kind Speech, Useful Conduct, and Even Treatment. It hi
Understanding Child Behavior and Parental Responsibility
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Understanding Child Behavior and Parental Responsibility
Children often encounter problems later in life because the parents did not fulfill these responsibilities. Why Do Some Children Behave Badly? Our ancestors provided us with a very interesting answer.
Children face challenges later in life when parents neglect their responsibilities. This text explores how inadequate parenting skills contribute to children's understanding of right and wrong and the
Understanding Kamma and Family Dynamics
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Understanding Kamma and Family Dynamics
"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn't care about his children and only looks after himself. He is only concerned about his own wellbeing. During tough time
In addressing grievances about parental neglect, Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding kammic retribution. The boy expresses concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior, juxtapo
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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 our
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
Understanding the Duality of the Heart
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Understanding the Duality of the Heart
The physical heart is an organ. Nowadays, doctors can stop the beating of the heart while operating on a patient with heart problems and are able to restart the beating once the operation is finished.
เนื้อหาสำรวจเกี่ยวกับหัวใจทางกายภาพและหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณซึ่งเป็นสิ่งต่างกัน คำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้าที่มีความรู้ในสมัยโบราณเกี่ยวกับจักรวาลและแนวคิดเรื่องบุญ ผู้เขียนยืนยันในเรื่องบุญและกรรมซึ่งมีผลต่อชีวิต
The Correct Way to Gain Merits
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The Correct Way to Gain Merits
In the chapter, "The Correct Way to Gain Merits" from the book Good Question, Good Answer by Venerable Phrarajabhavanaviriyakhun, the issue of merit was discussed in detail as follows: "The Lord Buddh
ในบทนี้พูดถึงวิธีที่ถูกต้องในการสร้างบุญตามคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า ได้แก่ ความมีน้ำใจในการให้ การปฏิบัติตามศีล และการทำสมาธิ การให้มีความจำเป็นต้องมาจากความตั้งใจที่บริสุทธิ์ การปฏิบัติตามศีลควรเริ่มจากกา
The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
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The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
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
Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
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Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
12345 Chapter 33 Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand Once, I had the chance to observe a senior monk simplify the Five Precepts for the children. The writer was impressed with the
In this chapter, a senior monk teaches the Five Precepts in a simple manner suitable for children. The intention is to provide a guideline for parents to help their children understand these important
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s
Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
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Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
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
This text explores the dual perspectives on death: one as a mere inevitability leading to despair, and the other as a motivator for a purposeful life. It emphasizes the cultivation of good deeds and m
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a
This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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
This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness through Austerity
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Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness through Austerity
Chapter 40 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhutanga)" Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said,
本章探讨了如何通过修行苦行来培养非轻率的心态。佛陀教导说,轻率的人就像死去的人。通过苦行,人们可以学习更加小心翼翼地生活。佛陀在传播法教过程中,总共给予了84000个教导,其核心在于非轻率,这是他在入涅槃前对弟子们的最终教诲。
The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
For example, if there were statements about constructing a Dhamma Hall or a monk's shelter soon, then this must happen. In short, the temple must produce results as soon as it can. Thus, the first sac
The teachings of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam emphasize three sacred formulas essential for temple prosperity: cleanliness, diligent teaching of Dhamma, and frequent meditation practice. Cleanliness is vital
Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
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Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
When people lose their faith in Buddhism, they do not teach their children to pay respect to the monks. They show no interest in studying Buddhist teachings and stop making merit. All temple activitie
When faith in Buddhism wanes, respect for monks declines, leading to a stagnation of temple activities. Negative portrayals of monks can mislead the public; thus, critical thinking is essential. The S
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Buddhism
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Buddhism
Characteristics (tilakkhana), consisting of impermanence (aniccata), suffering (dukkhata), and non-self (anattata). This truth stands behind all living beings in this world. The truths of the Law of K
This text explores the Three Characteristics of Buddhism—impermanence, suffering, and non-self. It discusses how misconceptions among children regarding Buddhist teachings and monks can hinder their u
พระพุทธเจ้า - ต้นแบบแห่งปัญญา
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พระพุทธเจ้า - ต้นแบบแห่งปัญญา
Chapter 44 The Lord Buddha - The Role Model of Wisdom Having experienced much in life, we clearly understand the meaning of vicissitudes. No one gains merely fortune or misfortunate throughout life; l
ในบทนี้ได้กล่าวถึงพระพุทธเจ้าในฐานะต้นแบบแห่งปัญญา โดยเน้นถึงความจริงในชีวิตที่มีทั้งความสุขและความเศร้า รวมถึงการรับมือกับความรู้สึกเหล่านั้นอย่างมีสติ ไม่ควรปล่อยให้ความสุขกลายเป็นปัญหาสำหรับผู้อื่น
The Path to Inner Bliss
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The Path to Inner Bliss
Thus mental suffering, which is a universality of life, exists for those who experience disappointment and dissatisfaction. The Lord Buddha introduced a solution to this difficulty, allowing his follo
Mental suffering is a common experience tied to disappointment and dissatisfaction. The teachings of the Lord Buddha offer solutions that lead to enlightenment and joy. By attaining inner wisdom, indi
More Merit... Less Obstacles
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More Merit... Less Obstacles
12 72 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXX More Merit... Less Obstacles The more merit we have the fewer obstacles we will encounter in life, and vice versa. This is a truth that we should take into account. For
This text highlights the relationship between merit and obstacles in life, emphasizing that greater merit leads to fewer challenges. It encourages the practice of good deeds as a means to accumulate m