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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
…ht towards smoking, drinking, and going to clubs. Yet, you complain that merit is not helping you. If you died right now and didn’t go to hell, you could consider yourself lucky. You received degrees f
This narrative reveals the transformation of an individual after receiving a wake-up call about the excessive spending on vices like …
Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin
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Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin
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 solicit…
This chapter discusses the rising incidence of AIDS and how many young men wrongly believe that soliciting prostitutes is not morally wrong if it …
Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
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Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
"*"Mukha" means face, form or gateway. So Apâyamukha means a gateway to deterioration, disaster and damage. Any man…
บทความนี้สำรวจผลที่ตามมาจากการขอร้องบริการทางเพศ เช่น ความเสี่ยงต่อโรค AIDS, การมองเหยียดต่อผู้หญิง, และการสร้างนิสัยไม่ดีต่อการใช้เงิน. ผู้เขียนเน้นให้คิดถึงแม่และความสำคัญของการทำบุญ. การสอนและการศึ
The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
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The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
because all of their money is lost. When they win, it is never enough. With each passing day, they can lose their …
Gambling not only leads to financial loss but also severely impacts health and family relationships. Those engaged in gambling o…
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that h…
In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wanting to help him accumulate merits in …
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apyayumukha] a…
Chapter 26 discusses the impact of a father's addiction on family dynamics, particularly the resentment children may feel towards thei…
Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
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Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn’t care about his children and only …
In this discussion, a boy shares his concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior towards their family. Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of underst…
Gratitude and Human Potential
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Gratitude and Human Potential
If you had the attributes of a monkey, made sounds like a monkey, and lived in the forest, you would n…
เนื้อหาเน้นความสำคัญของการมีความกตัญญูต่อผู้ปกครองและเข้าใจศักยภาพของมนุษย์เมื่อเปรียบเทียบกับลักษณะของสัตว์ เช่น ลิงและเต่า การรู้จักคุณค่าของการเป็นมนุษย์จะช่วยให้เราตระหนักถึงการกระทำที่ดีและผลกระท
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Part Five The Truth of Life
Dad, Why Were We Born?
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Dad, Why Were We Born?
Chapter 27 Dad, Why Were We Born? One day, a family invited guests to their home for a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremon…
ในบทนี้ มีการพูดคุยกันระหว่างพ่อกับลูกเกี่ยวกับความหมายของชีวิตและการตาย หลังจากพิธีกรรมทางศาสนา ลูกถามพ่อเกี่ยวกับจุดประสงค์ของชีวิต และพ่ออธิบายถึงความรู้ที่ได้รับเกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา ว่าทุกคนล้วนตั้ง
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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 ri…
This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the e…
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
2. Self-improvement (Dama) “The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself profess…
This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvemen…
Young People and the Lord Buddha
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Young People and the Lord Buddha
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 s…
In this chapter, a new generation of young people questions the reverence of the Lord Buddha as a mentor. A senior monk provides insight…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
1. The mentor should have an unambiguous biography. There must be proof of his life history; it can not be vague and unreliable. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, excep…
The mentor should have a clear biography and proven life history. Lord Buddha fits this as His documented life is a testament to His wisdom and virtue. He …
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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,…
We regard the Lord Buddha as our ultimate refuge due to His wisdom and compassion. His teachings guide us towards eliminating defilements and ach…
The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
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The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
However, the first step in achieving this goal is to convince the parents that good deeds always bring good outcom…
The text discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that good deeds ultimately yield good outcomes, though …
The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
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The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
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 …
This text draws an analogy between the stages of good deeds and the growth of banana plants, highlighting four key stages: self-satisfaction, develo…
How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
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How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
…esist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any expectation of reward or recognition. If parents can teach their children to be good people through and through, t…
Chapter 30 discusses the challenges of guiding children to embrace good deeds while resisting bad ones. It emphasizes the importance of pa…
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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 nobod…
Understanding the Law of Kamma is essential for controlling one's behavior and performing good deeds regardless of external …
Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
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Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a …
The content discusses the importance of wholeheartedly pursuing objectives without shortcuts to ensure high-quality results. Using the anal…