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The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know Teaching their children to abide by the Five Precepts is the utmost important responsibility of parents to help counteract social deterioration. However, be

Teaching children the Five Precepts is essential for parents to combat social decline. Parents must first understand the meaning of a precept, its connection to human nature, and the consequences of n

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, known before the birth of Buddha, are vital for maintaining peace on earth. They quantify human behavior: observing all means being fully human while deviating leads to increasing a

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

In this chapter, a senior monk demonstrates how to simplify the Five Precepts for children. The focus is on making these fundamental teachings understandable through engaging dialogue. The Five Precep

Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y

This text introduces the Five Precepts of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior. The narrative begins with a question from a senior monk about love and life, illustrating that all b

The extracted text from the image is: --- The senior monk : Now I want you to think about what we need to live. The children : Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house

This content explores the concept of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on the fundamental necessities of life such as air, food, water, clothing, medicine, and shelter. It discusses how these re

Yes, he will. And have you ever lied to him? Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each time, and vice versa. No one likes dishonesty, so you should not lie to anyo

This text discusses the Fourth Precept, emphasizing that dishonesty diminishes love and trust. It relates this to the Fifth Precept, which forbids intoxicants, showing how ethical behavior leads to me

Chapter 34 Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus. The practice helps to strengthen the mind so that it will not be easily div

Meditation is vital for training children’s minds to focus, helping them resist temptations. Parents should inspire a love for meditation from a young age to enhance their ability to absorb guidance.

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

The narrative emphasizes the unexpected nature of life, highlighting the author's struggle to prioritize ordination amidst personal and familial obligations. With deteriorating health in family member

Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffer

Chapter 36 discusses the importance of recognizing the value of life and living each moment with full awareness. Despite life's brevity, people often indulge in fleeting pleasures that lead to sufferi

Chapter 37 The Last Moment of a Father’s Life One day, a lady came to seek advice from a respected senior monk about how to care for her dying father; Buddhists consider this an important task of any

This chapter discusses the importance of caring for dying parents in Buddhism, shared through a lady's experience seeking advice from a senior monk. Her father's absence and the moral lessons highligh

“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

"even when your parents have passed away, your duty as a grateful son or daughter is not finished. Apart from taking responsibility for organizing a fitting funeral, a grateful son and daughter will d

This chapter emphasizes that even after parents have passed away, the duty of a grateful child continues. It highlights the importance of organizing a respectful funeral and conducting meritorious dee

Chapter 38 Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence In 1999, statistics in Thailand showed that the number of elderly people who are being neglected increased by at least 300,000 per year while retirement

In 1999, Thailand faced a concerning trend where the elderly population being neglected rose by 300,000 annually, while retirement homes could only accept 200 more residents per year. This reflects a

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 how individuals can transform negative traits such as selfishness and anger into positive ones through self-improvement. It highlights the importance of acts of generosity and expl

Mindfulness is being aware of what one is doing at the present moment, and being able to differentiate and make a judgment about what is right or wrong, good or bad, wholesome or unwholesome, appropri

Mindfulness involves being present and discerning right from wrong. Our ancestors embraced mindfulness, influenced by the Buddha's teachings. Meditation aids in achieving clarity and righteousness. Pr

When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came upon a valuable message. That is, “What is the most significant cause of B

During research for this book, reflections on a sermon by a senior monk reveal insights into the decline of Buddhism. The monk emphasizes that Buddhism's decline does not occur on its own, but rather

1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W

In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on monks and creating confusion. Internal Fools, on the other hand, are Buddhists

During the past twenty years, when the season of important the Buddhist tradition called the Kathina Ceremony has approached, news about monks who have violated the monastic discipline have been promi

In the past two decades, the Kathina Ceremony has been overshadowed by media reports of monks violating their vows, leading to a decline in public trust and reverence towards the monastic community. T

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

In Chapter 44, we learn from the Lord Buddha about the duality of life, encompassing both joy and sorrow. It emphasizes the importance of moderation in happiness and the courage to overcome sorrow. Th

teaching ourselves humility and modesty. There may be times when an apology is required. Some difficulties are caused by our own carelessness, perhaps by damaging others' possessions, which can be sol

This text emphasizes the importance of humility and modesty, particularly in instances where apologies might be necessary due to personal oversights. It highlights the significance of staying calm and