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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. Luang

Luang Phaw, facing personal conflicts and financial irresponsibility, learns from Khun Yay that merit-making alone isn't enough without being mindful of spending habits. Through a meaningful discussio

"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 at t

The text discusses how excessive spending on alcohol and other vices can lead to detrimental life choices and financial instability. It highlights a conversation between Luang Phaw and Khun Yay, where

At Chapter 23 Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin At this time, the number of people with AIDS is increasing. One reason for this increase is that most young men believe soliciting a prostitute is not

In Chapter 23, the text discusses the increasing number of AIDS cases attributed to young men's beliefs about soliciting prostitutes being morally acceptable. It highlights Buddhism's view that the ac

"Mukha" means face, form or gateway. So Apāyamukha means a gateway to deterioration, disaster and damage. Any man, single or married, who solicits a prostitute, no matter under what circumstances, has

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, disgrace

because all of their money is lost. When they win, it is never enough. With each passing day, they can lose their jobs and other important things without even realizing it. 4) Gambling destroys one's

การพนันทำให้คนสูญเสียเงินและสุขภาพ พวกเขามักจะละเลยการนอนหลับและใช้เวลาที่ไม่ดีในชีวิต ทำให้คุณภาพชีวิตลดลง และไม่มีความมั่นคงในชีวิต นอกจากนี้ คุณพ่อที่ดื่มเหล้าสูงอาจทำให้ครอบครัวเครียด แต่เด็กๆ ยัง

There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This ma

A student seeks counsel from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking, as his father's violent behavior affects their family and reputation. Luang Phaw shares his experience with addiction in famil

At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so t

This narrative explores the challenges faced by a child trying to persuade their elderly father to quit drinking. Through clever methods and family collaboration, the child works to help their father

"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

If you had the attributes of a monkey, made sounds like a monkey, and lived in the forest, you would not be able to perform any good deeds. You would only be as clever as a monkey, and be a monkey lea

เนื้อหาตั้งคำถามว่า หากคุณมีคุณลักษณะของสัตว์เช่น ลิงหรือตุ่น คุณจะไม่สามารถทำสิ่งดีๆ ได้ แต่การเกิดมาเป็นมนุษย์คือโอกาสที่มีค่า คุณควรขอบคุณพ่อแม่ที่เลี้ยงดูคุณ การให้กำเนิดเป็นบุญที่คุณมิอาจตอบแทนได

Part Five The Truth 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

Chapter 28 Young People and the Lord Buddha In recent years, a new generation of young people has started to wonder why Buddhists highly regard the Lord Buddha to be the greatest sanctuary, although h

In recent years, young individuals have questioned why the Lord Buddha is viewed as a greatest sanctuary despite being human. A senior monk offers insights on this matter, emphasizing that true Buddhi

We highly regard the Lord Buddha to be our ultimate refuge without reservation-with the knowledge that He was only human because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the defile

This text emphasizes the Lord Buddha as the ultimate refuge for followers seeking Nibbana. It highlights the importance of good deeds and their outcomes, and discusses the misconceptions surrounding t

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

The text discusses the principle that good deeds 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, exp

banana blossoms to eat with condiments. And yet we still have to wait a full year for the fruit. "The first stage of good deeds: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not,

The text outlines the four stages of good deeds: self-satisfaction, development of character, recognition of hard work, and societal esteem. It emphasizes patience in expecting the outcomes of good de

Chapter 30 How Good 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 expe

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-governance in

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

The Law of Kamma emphasizes the importance of understanding one's behavior and the effects of good and bad deeds. It is crucial for individuals to realize that good actions usually lead to positive ou

Knowing the objective of an undertaking 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

Knowing 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 result

After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there

This text discusses how, similar to a banana plant that takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and s

in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo

This text discusses the Law of Kamma, 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