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Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
…d fault or cause devastation resulting in later gossip. It will cause our minds to pick up the problems of others and we will never learn how to look for the good in life. Our grandparents created this…
…e skills. Village practices of creating bamboo ladder-poles serve as an example of these teachings, emphasizing the significance of strong foundations, represented by the knots of bamboo, to achieve suc…
Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
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Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
…ook at things you aren’t supposed to see. Don’t look for trouble. Don’t look at other people’s problems. Don’t look for faults in others. Don’t flutter your eyes so others can follow, because it will sh…
This text emphasizes the significance of controlling what we see and hear for maintaining a calm and positive mi…
Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
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Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
…he wind. Even when we hear some people speak ill of us, we should not take it to heart. Just let them curse. As long as we do not take it to heart, the obscenities will return to the person who started…
Gossip can evoke strong emotions, but those who learn to disregard malicious words can achieve a peaceful mind. Compliments sh…
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
…tell their stories proudly: “Ever since we were young, when we had to get a job, even if it was to empty or to clean the toilets, we would take that job, because it was an honest job. We pretended our …
The text emphasizes the importance of working honestly, regardless of the job's status. It advocates for a prou…
The Importance of a Calm Mind in the Face of Uncertainty
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The Importance of a Calm Mind in the Face of Uncertainty
…n to have calm and unwavering minds, not to be frightened of life's uncertainties, and know how to remain alert, like the earth, which does not flinch at aromatic or smelly things that are thrown on it.…
This content emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calm and unwavering mind amidst life's uncertainties. Drawi…
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has traine…
… of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary and encourages readers to stabilize the…
Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love)
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Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love)
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 S
…Teacher Monk Somchai Tanavuddho explores the importance of cherishing love in marriage. The chapter emphasizes the need for couples to understand that their happiness together can vary greatly and is in…
Five Responsibilities of a Husband and Wife in Marriage
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Five Responsibilities of a Husband and Wife in Marriage
… good, praise her. And if she does something bad, warn her, but not in public or in front of other members of the family since this can diminish her status in others’ eyes. He should give her some priva…
In a traditional marriage, husbands have key responsibilities to appreciate, consult, and support their wives while maintaining faithfulness. Wives, on the other hand, are expected to manage the house
Wisdom for Marriage: Ten Suggestions from a Father to His Daughter
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Wisdom for Marriage: Ten Suggestions from a Father to His Daughter
…e following advice: 1. Do not let the internal fire become external. Do not reveal any family problems for the people outside the family to know. 2. Do not let the external fire come within. This mean…
…sity towards relatives is encouraged, while caution is advised against those who take advantage. He emphasizes the importance of wholesome meals for the family and showing respect in seating arrangement…
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
…offerings at their homes for seven days. Some celebrate for seven days and seven nights. While excitement is a natural reaction to an impending birth, it is also an opportunity to reflect upon an import…
…oses deep questions about human existence, our beginnings, and the diverse fates of individuals. It emphasizes the importance of reflection during this joyful period and how these moments can reveal the…
Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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
…hat yield consequences. The author draws parallels between the law of physics and the Law of Kamma, emphasizing the depth of Buddha's teachings which predate scientific discoveries by millennia. Through…
Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
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Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
child to be born to her. When someone from a fortunate realm is ready to be reborn, he will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and
…discusses the concept of kamma and the importance of performing good deeds for future happiness. It emphasizes that an unborn child's merits can influence their mother to perform acts of kindness, such …
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Life and Rebirth
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Life and Rebirth
…en. 3. When you perform bad deeds you will go to hell. 4. When you extinguish all your kilesa (defilements of the mind) you will go to Nibbana. As we continue in the cycle of birth and rebirth, we must…
The Lord Buddha emphasizes that death is not the end. Good deeds lead to Heaven, while bad deeds lead to hell. Purifyi…
The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
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The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
…ing by saw the two sisters picking up the money. She waited on the side before coming over to ask them, “Did you see a money bag?” The younger sister answered, “It is here.” The woman spoke with her eye…
This story emphasizes the importance of teaching good virtues even before a child is born, illustrated by the act…
Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
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Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
Chapter 7 Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous Our world seems to become smaller in terms of its interconnectedness. Changes occurring around the world have imme…
Chapter 7 emphasizes the importance of parents in raising smart and virtuous children amidst global changes. It …
Four Types of Families and Child Upbringing
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Four Types of Families and Child Upbringing
…lies, 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 over how they wen…
…ce 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 no time, neither, or both. The first three typ…
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
…a child to be smart Parents who want their children to be smart can cultivate wisdom by teaching them respect. Respect is a sign of one's appreciation towards the true virtue or benefit of a person or …
…sses the importance of teaching children the four requisites—respect, discipline, and endurance. It emphasizes the balance between worldly wisdom and Dhamma wisdom, highlighting how both are necessary f…
Endurance Towards Stimulants of Defilements in Children
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Endurance Towards Stimulants of Defilements in Children
4) Endurance towards the stimulants of defilements (kilsa). Children will not become slaves to alcohol and drugs, sexual attraction, money, praise…
The text discusses the importance of teaching children endurance against temptations such as alcohol, drugs, and the lure of money to prevent societal problems like corruption.…
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
…it must not occur. Organizations that lack people who can manage a budget will have financial problems because of unclear and confusing financial plans. This will bring project setbacks, loss of trust …
…gent and virtuous, parents need to impart knowledge and practice good values. Effective budget management is essential; children learn from parents’ examples to navigate challenges. By staying informed …
Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave
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Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave
…s of parents, but in reality there are a lot of children who become bad when their parents defend them when they have done something wrong. Hence, parents or those who want to start a family in the futu…
This chapter discusses the unintended consequences of parental love that can harm children, emphasizing the importance of not defending children when they misbehave. It highlights that taking a …