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…ld be more beneficial to give the money to his mother so she can make more merit. Therefore, monks remind us: "If you are about to spend money to solicit a prostitute, please think about your mother and…

This text discusses the concept of 'Apāyamukha' as a gateway to moral decline and societal problems related to soliciting prostitutes. It highlights the consequences such as the risk of AIDS, disgra…

… and his mother, ashamed and afraid to go outside. This also caused the neighbors to look down on them and be unfriendly. These concerns drove him to seek counsel with Luang Phaw, whom he respected like…

…ior affects their family and reputation. Luang Phaw shares his experience with addiction in family, emphasizing the difficulty in addressing such issues with loved ones. He offers encouragement to speak…

…erits with him to his future lives. When I tried to persuade him to quit drinking, and come to the temple to make merit, he retorted: "That is a great idea. If I started meditating today and drink alcoh…

…and the importance of finding tailored approaches to address addiction. The journey reflects on the emotional complexities of familial relationships and the necessity of perseverance in the face of chal…

…orm. After his father and the royal family saw the miracle, they let go of their stubbornness, and demonstrated their respect by paying homage to the Lord Buddha. They listened and believed in his Dhamm…

…aining respect to effectively help their parents, especially in overcoming issues like drinking. By embodying wholesomeness and finding suitable approaches to communicate, children can not only support …

…ing is so fierce that they begin to have hatred for their father. If any family is facing this problem, what would be the correct way for children to rectify the situation? There once was a boy who came…

…tment in children. It highlights a case of a boy seeking guidance from Luang Phaw about his father, emphasizing the importance of addressing these complex family issues to foster healthier relationships…

…fe only for him, and womanizing with the maid, breaks the precept of adultery. He is accumulating tremendous bad kamma on his own. The problems he has with your mother are strictly between the two of th…

In addressing grievances about parental neglect, Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding kammic retribution. The boy expresses concerns about his fa…

… a family invited guests to their home for a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the father, "Dad, since everyone has to die like ou…

… chapter, a father explains to his son the fundamental question of life's purpose that everyone contemplates, regardless of their status. After a ceremony honoring their great-grandparent, the son curio…

… the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid ourselves of our defilements. 2. All good deeds and bad deeds have consequences. They can bear fruit in this life or in the …

…d how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deeds, understanding life's cycle, and aspiring for a bet…

…o when a person is deciding whom he should choose to be his respected mentor, he should make the attempt to know the history of that person in the following ways: The Warm Hearted Family 243 Young Peopl…

…s viewed as a greatest sanctuary despite being human. A senior monk offers insights on this matter, emphasizing that true Buddhists should be logical and discerning when choosing their mentors. This enc…

…phy. There must be proof of his life history; it can not be vague and unreliable. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingly knowledgeable of the truths about life, which i…

This text examines the criteria for an exemplary mentor, using the Lord Buddha as a prime example. It highlights the importance of a well-docum…

…ur ultimate refuge without reservation-with the knowledge that He was only human because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the defilements, His superb purity in being able to …

This text emphasizes the Lord Buddha as the ultimate refuge for followers seeking Nibbana. It highlights the imp…

However, the first step in achieving this goal is to convince the parents that good deeds always bring good outcomes, and vice versa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A layper

…ds lead to good outcomes, as illustrated by a monk's analogy of planting a banana tree seedling. It emphasizes the need for patience and common sense, explaining that good results take time and care. Im…

…th stage of good deeds: And if we keep repeating our good deeds, soon we will be placed in high esteem by society. "When we plant the banana offshoot, it takes at least a year before we get to enjoy its…

…good deeds: self-satisfaction, development of character, recognition of hard work, and societal esteem. It emphasizes patience in expecting the outcomes of good deeds, likening them to the time needed f…

…Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes It has always been a challenge to develop human beings to resist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any expectation of reward or r…

Chapter 30 discusses the challenges parents face in teaching their children to resist bad temptations and embrace good deeds selflessly. It emphasizes the need for children to learn self-govern…

…y will be able to control their urges. And when occasions for good deeds arise, they will perform them quickly, not caring if anyone is there to offer praise. How to Teach Children the Law of Kamma Sinc…

The Law of Kamma emphasizes the importance of understanding one's behavior and the effects of good and bad deeds. It is…

…is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholehearted attempt, the objective may be realized, but the quality is poor. Going back to the clothes washing exampl…

…wing the objective of a task is essential, but it is not sufficient for quality outcomes. This text emphasizes the need for full commitment to tasks, as half-hearted efforts lead to mediocre results. Fo…

…he Law of Kamma, we will hold ourselves back from doing bad deeds even when nobody is watching, and embrace doing good wholeheartedly at any opportunity. Why do some people doubt that good deeds will br…

…t takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and support play crucial roles in achieving these results. Wh…

…concept of having the right objective and exerting a full effort while staying within bounds can be employed when considering a promotion. For example, a banker was sent anonymous hostile notes by his s…

…ma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that all actions find eventual consequen…

…s teaching by the senior monk should clarify the essence of the Law of Kamma to parents, enabling them to impart this knowledge to their children so that the children will become righteous wherever they…

…of the Law of Kamma, urging parents to teach their children the importance of righteous actions. It emphasizes that while science is valuable, it cannot explain all phenomena, particularly feelings asso…

…ey have received no guidance from home on the Five Precepts, young people are unable to resist the temptations thrown at them by society. This has led to behavioral problems such as brawling, prostituti…

… lack of home guidance. Consequently, societal ills such as brawling and drug abuse arise. The work emphasizes the crucial role of parents in educating their children about the Five Precepts to foster m…