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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
This chapter discusses the elation families experience with the arrival of a new child. It poses deep questions about human existence, our beginnings, and the diverse fates of individuals. It emphasiz
The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
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The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition
This story emphasizes the importance of teaching good virtues even before a child is born, illustrated by the actions of two sisters during the Cheng Meng Season. When they find a bag of money, the ol
Four Types of Families and Child Upbringing
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Four Types of Families and Child Upbringing
In some families, we see virtuous parents have intelligent children, but the parents do not know how to raise them. As a result, the children turn out to be troublesome and the parents are puzzled ove
In family dynamics, virtuous parents often face challenges in raising intelligent children due to a lack of knowledge or time. Four family types emerge: those with time but no knowledge, knowledge but
The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
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The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
children. They must strictly adhere to the following three virtues: wisdom, discipline and loving kindness. This way, parents will have a chance to conceive a wonderful child. They will be good role m
This text highlights the crucial roles parents must fulfill to nurture well-behaved children. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom, discipline, and loving kindness in parenting. As children grow, pa
The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
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The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
In addition to being good parents and performing parental duties, they should also assume the following roles: 1. The role of a teacher. Parents must teach children to discern what is right and wr
Parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s lives beyond just fulfilling basic parental duties. They must act as teachers, guiding children in distinguishing right from wrong and modeling
Teaching Children Decision-Making Skills Through House Rules
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Teaching Children Decision-Making Skills Through House Rules
The families that have house rules, on how children should spend their time, will be able to teach these children at a young age how to make the right decisions and how not to succumb to desires. This
The text discusses the importance of house rules in shaping children's decision-making skills from a young age. It emphasizes that parents and teachers play a crucial role in guiding children to make
What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along?
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What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along?
Chapter 16 What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along? Here is a true story for parents who have not yet begun creating harmony in their families. There was once a family with three
In this chapter, a true story illustrates the struggles of a family with three daughters, where two sisters have not spoken for over two years due to conflicts. The pain of living in a divided family
Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
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Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
In the end, she made the decision to ask a respected senior monk at a temple. She told him that her two sisters were still in school. When they graduated and could look after themselves, there would b
In a heartfelt discussion, a woman seeks guidance from a senior monk about her parents' conflicts affecting her family. The monk emphasizes the importance of resolving disputes early to prevent lastin
Learning Responsibility Through Family Dynamics
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Learning Responsibility Through Family Dynamics
Being immature and the youngest, I would sometimes go off on my own and not help out. Why not? In the mornings, I would shoot at birds and go fishing with my friends. In the afternoon, I would panic
This narrative explores the responsibilities among siblings, focusing on the importance of communication and mutual support to complete household tasks. The author emphasizes how comfort can lead to i
Understanding the Lives of Orphans
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Understanding the Lives of Orphans
Luang Phaw wanted their son to witness what difficulties face children who do not have parents. With his eyes now open, he may change and love and value his parents more from seeing these unfortunate
The author's experience at an orphanage reveals the harsh realities faced by children without parents. Witnessing their desperate need for love, warmth, and basic necessities highlights the stark cont
The Roads Leading to Ruin
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The Roads Leading to Ruin
their parents continue to defend them. Few want to admit that their children are less than angels. Therefore, I want to leave this thought with every child who is constantly demanding their parents t
This segment discusses the contrast between children who demand from their parents and those who have no parents. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the love and sacrifices made by parents. T
Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
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Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
1. Teach your children. In a household where children have not developed bad behavior, then they should be taught about right and wrong and how to demonstrate self-discipline. 2. Address the problem
This content discusses the crucial role of parents in guiding their children to develop good behavior and self-discipline. It emphasizes the immediate need to address any self-destructive behaviors. F
Guiding Children Away from Apâyamukha
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Guiding Children Away from Apâyamukha
make sound judgments whether they should or should not do something. 2. Keeping your children away from Apâyamukha. In the event where the children are already addicted to Apâyamukha, the only way to
Parents should engage 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
Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
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Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
We have learned about the roads leading to ruin numerous times, but we have never implemented the principles to avoid them into our daily lives. When we suffer, we blame society or someone else. Luan
Luang Phaw struggled with debt and workplace conflict until his mother provided wisdom on prudence. A visit to the temple highlighted his habits of spending on cigarettes and alcohol, prompting reflec
The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
"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
The Destructive Impact of Gambling on Society
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The Destructive Impact of Gambling on Society
These penniless people, who have lost all their money on gambling, will then turn to the bookies for loans. If they cannot come up with the money to repay their debt, they will resort to criminal acti
This text discusses the severe consequences of gambling addiction, highlighting its effects on honesty, wisdom, and time management. Addicts may resort to criminal activities and lose sight of honorab
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.
Chapter 26 discusses the impact of a father's addiction on family dynamics, particularly the resentment children may feel towards their father when responsibilities shift to the mother. A narrative is
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
But to be able to control their own behavior, they must fully understand the Law of Kamma. Then, when there is the opportunity to commit bad deeds, and nobody is watching, they will be able to control
Understanding the Law of Kamma is essential for controlling one's behavior and performing good deeds regardless of external recognition. This text emphasizes that comprehending the Law of Kamma aids i
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
This 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
Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
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Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
Chapter 32 Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts It is not an overstatement to say that teaching children to abide by the Five Precepts is the most important responsibility of their parents;
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