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Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
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Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
3. Conscientious donor. The donor should at least abide by the Five Precepts. And it is important that he should be joyful before, during and after the offering, an…
This text discusses the essential qualities of a conscientious donor and a virtuous recipient within the context of Buddhism, emphasizing the impo…
Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
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Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
Chapter 32 Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts It is not an overstatement to say that teaching children to abide by the Five Precepts…
บทที่ 32 ให้คำแนะนำแก่พ่อแม่เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการสอนเด็กให้ปฏิบัติตามห้าข้อปฏิบัติ ซึ่งถือเป็นความรับผิดชอบที่สำคัญที่สุดที่พ่อแม่มีต่อเด็กและสังคม โดยเน้นว่าเป็นการกำหนดอนาคตของเด็กและประเทศชาติ น
The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know
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The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know
The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know Teaching their children to abide by the Five Precepts is the …
Teaching children the Five Precepts is essential for parents to combat social decline. Parents must first understand the me…
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
What is the Nature of Human Beings? The nature of human beings consists of five characteristics. 1. By nature, humans w…
The text discusses the fundamental nature of human beings, emphasizing five key characteristics that define humanity. The fi…
The Importance of the Five Precepts
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The Importance of the Five Precepts
4. We shall not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words. 5. We shall not consume intoxicants such as addictive …
The Five Precepts, known before the birth of Buddha, are vital for maintaining peace on earth. They quant…
Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
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Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
Chapter 33 **Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand** Once, I had the chance to observe a senior monk si…
In this chapter, a senior monk demonstrates how to simplify the Five Precepts for children. The focus is on making these fundamental teachings understandable …
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
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…
This text introduces the Five Precepts of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior. The narrative begins with …
Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
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 disho…
This text discusses the Fourth Precept, emphasizing that dishonesty diminishes love and trust. It relates this to the Fifth P…
Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
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Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? Conclusion When I was a student,…
The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author…
Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
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Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
Chapter 34 Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus. The pr…
Meditation is vital for training children’s minds to focus, helping them resist temptations. Parents should inspire a lov…
The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to Children
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The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to Children
Yet there are a number of parents who believe that children should be left free to think and that training them to meditate w…
Parents strive for their children to become good individuals, but hoping they will learn on their own isn't sufficie…
Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
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Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
Chapter 35 Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit In this day and age of ever-present temptations and perpetual pressur…
Chapter 35 discusses the rarity and importance of a son ordaining as a monk during Buddhist Lent. It highlights that such a decision reflects the vir…
The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
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The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
…tion. The poster shows a mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing deep l…
The text discusses a poignant poster illustrating a mother and son, emphasizing the importance of ordaining while one's mother is alive, as a symbol of gratitude. The personal experience of the wri…
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one’s past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of
This narrative discusses the importance of familial love and the motivation behind the decision to ordain. The author reflects on moments that…
The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this …
The narrative emphasizes the unexpected nature of life, highlighting the author's struggle to prioritize ordination amidst personal and familial obli…
The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let our…
Chapter 36 discusses the importance of recognizing the value of life and living each moment with full awareness. Despite life's brevity, p…
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person …
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's m…
The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
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The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
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…
This chapter discusses the importance of caring for dying parents in Buddhism, shared through a lady's experience seeking advice from a seni…
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
bad deeds, in his last moment of life, he will experience great suffering. "As a daughter, you should stay close to your father. …
The passage highlights the significance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering a…
Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence
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Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence
Chapter 38 Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence In 1999, statistics in Thailand showed that the number of elderly people who are bei…
In 1999, Thailand faced a concerning trend where the elderly population being neglected rose by 300,000 annually, while…