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Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
…lthough the solution is not simple, that does not mean there is no path to correct and prevent them from occurring. If each person realizes what the heart of the family is and everyone takes the best p…
The solution to family dilemmas is found in understanding the heart of the family and the teachings of the Buddha. Dh…
The Importance of Responsibility in Life
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The Importance of Responsibility in Life
1.1) Responsibility in duty and work. This means, no matter what the work is, the amount of work, its ease or difficulty, whether or not the situation is favorable, whether or not the budget …
This text discusses the significance of responsibility in various aspects of life including work, speech, friendships, and adheren…
Building Strong Family Foundations Through Truthfulness and Self-Control
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Building Strong Family Foundations Through Truthfulness and Self-Control
involvement with this distrustful person. Good people will not want to befriend dishonest people because they do not want to gain a…
This text discusses the importance of truthfulness (sacca) and self-control (dama) in family dynamics and personal growth. It emphasizes …
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep …
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes t…
Understanding Marital Conflicts and Tolerance
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Understanding Marital Conflicts and Tolerance
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This text discusses the inevitability of conflicts in marriages, highlighting the need for couples to acknowledge their weaknesses and the i…
Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
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Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer…
The text discusses how defilements control individuals, leading them to perform bad deeds and suffer consequences. It highligh…
The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
4) Sacrifice or カgа is the means to correct the problem of selfishness. Charity means sacrifice. There are …
This text discusses the significance of sacrifice in family relationships, emphasizing that true generosity involves putting famil…
The Importance of Sacrifice in Marriage
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Marriage
After one gets married, the foundation of one's life lies in sacrifice for each other. If ever we beco…
After marriage, a strong foundation is built on mutual sacrifice. Selfishness can lead to divorce or s…
Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
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Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
clash with each other, or for them not to clash with their in-laws. No matter what, there is always a chance that this can happ…
This text explores the importance of emotional regulation in marriages, emphasizing training before marriage to manage disagreements eff
Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
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Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
hope that you will find someone else to help you with the many things in life. There are some who get married because t…
In a marriage, expectations can lead to disappointment if not grounded in self-dependence. Many marry for beauty or behavior, but these qualities fade. True …
Dhamma for Laypersons and the Four Levels of Beauty
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Dhamma for Laypersons and the Four Levels of Beauty
A person who has the Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharāvās-dhamma) must display four regular habits: 1. Habit of Responsibility – Wh…
A person who follows the Dhamma for Laypersons exhibits four habits: responsibility, self-training, endurance, and…
Understanding the Beauty of Mind and the Role of Marriage Counselors
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Understanding the Beauty of Mind and the Role of Marriage Counselors
… devastating" or "Sweet beginning, bitter ending" or "Sweet mouth, sour bottom." 4th Level: Beauty of Mind - This is the beauty of the virtue within a person, which can be expressed through the many as…
This text discusses the concept of the 'Beauty of Mind,' emphasizing responsibility through the use of four requisites: clothing, food…
The Power of Endurance and Gentleness
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The Power of Endurance and Gentleness
When a situation arises that requires endurance, we must try to calm our minds as if we have a volcano inside ready to erupt that **we are almost unable to take, but we must be able to…
When faced with challenging situations, it's crucial to calm the mind as if a volcano is ready to erupt. G…
Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Cond…
This text delves into four magic forms of conduct symbolizing virtues for mental clarity, derived from natural observations…
Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
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Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
… also have eyes. We must train our eyes to be like bamboo knots, because the most important aspect of eyesight is, “Don’t look at things you aren’t supposed to see. Don’t look for trouble. Don’t look a…
This text emphasizes the significance of controlling what we see and hear for maintaining a calm and positive mind. By training our…
Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
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Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
When some people learn they are being gossiped about, they become so furious that they could kill the person who started the rumor. But if we know how to turn our ears in…
…ssip can evoke strong emotions, but those who learn to disregard malicious words can achieve a peaceful mind. Compliments should be met with rationality rather than infatuation. The wisdom of our grand…
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
… they could 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 p…
The text emphasizes the importance of working honestly, regardless of the job's status. It advocates for a proud acceptance of all honest…
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
…hether we are content or not, as humans, we must learn 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 flin…
This content emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calm and unwavering mind amidst life's uncertainties. Drawing from the teachings of t…
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world, we ar…
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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.…
This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emp…