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The Unconditional Love of Parents and the Reality of Orphaned Children
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The Unconditional Love of Parents and the Reality of Orphaned Children
…dren wearing the oldest and most tattered clothes. Kids whose clothes were not too worn out did not get any new clothes. They became envious and started pulling the new clothes off the other children who…
Text describes an emotional experience at an orphanage, highlighting the struggles of children without parents. The author recalls witnessing the desperate need for love and attention among more than
The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
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The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
…s instead of wasting our money drinking with friends." Luang Phaw continues, "If we do not hurry to get off the roads leading to ruin we will be like a thorn to society. We will fall deeper into debt and…
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
The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
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The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
… Gambling, no matter in what form, is a source of destruction and carelessness. It is best to never get involved. Therefore, during the frenzied soccer season, we should protect each other and loved-ones…
การพนันทำให้คนสูญเสียเงินและสุขภาพ พวกเขามักจะละเลยการนอนหลับและใช้เวลาที่ไม่ดีในชีวิต ทำให้คุณภาพชีวิตลดลง และไม่มีความมั่นคงในชีวิต นอกจากนี้ คุณพ่อที่ดื่มเหล้าสูงอาจทำให้ครอบครัวเครียด แต่เด็กๆ ยัง
Advice on Helping a Father Overcome Alcoholism
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Advice on Helping a Father Overcome Alcoholism
…e your time to listen to Dhamma, and to meditate." Every time I mentioned this topic I would always get a negative response, but I never gave up. The Warm Hearted Family 223 Children Who Want Their Fathe…
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
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
…me to be sincere, straight-forward, and honest. Remember, son, most people would resort to lying to get off the hook. You must not do that. You should be answerable to your responsibilities, to your prof…
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
The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
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The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
…you, who still have doubts because you are hasty, expecting to see the outcomes immediately, and forgetting about common sense. "So let me give you an example. If we plant a seedling from a banana tree t…
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
Understanding the Law of Kamma in Buddhism
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Understanding the Law of Kamma in Buddhism
…e a full effort to achieve it. This theory is analogous to washing clothes. Generally, clothes will get most stained around the collar and the cuffs. So if one scrubbed the whole shirt, but not these two…
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
Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
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Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
… have to pay attention to the collar and the cuffs, and we also know that it will take 30 scrubs to get rid of the stains. Unfortunately, if we stop at just 10 scrubs, the stain will be lessened but that…
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
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
…as far as to abandon any good behavior. But sooner or later, immoral actions will come to light and get punished whether in this life or the next. The Law of Kamma is universal. Criteria for Promotion Th…
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
The Correct Way to Gain Merits
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The Correct Way to Gain Merits
…tely and morally, not through fraudulent means. 2. Upright intention. The objective of giving is to get rid of miserliness, selfishness, and greediness. It is not done to gain riches, renown, or recognit…
ในบทนี้พูดถึงวิธีที่ถูกต้องในการสร้างบุญตามคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า ได้แก่ ความมีน้ำใจในการให้ การปฏิบัติตามศีล และการทำสมาธิ การให้มีความจำเป็นต้องมาจากความตั้งใจที่บริสุทธิ์ การปฏิบัติตามศีลควรเริ่มจากกา
The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
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The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
…nd even criminal activity. They grow up to be trouble makers and a menace to society. If we fail to get to the root of the problem, that is, the failure to cultivate the Five Precepts in children, how ca…
This text discusses the declining observance of the Five Precepts among younger generations, attributing it to a lack of home guidance. Consequently, societal ills such as brawling and drug abuse aris
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…l explain to you how the Five Precepts came into existence. Hopefully when you grow up and begin to get angry at either small or large issues, this knowledge can help you control your temper. How did the…
In this explanation of the Five Precepts, the origin of the first precept, 'one shall not kill', is explored through a dialogue between a senior monk and children. The importance of self-love and the
Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
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Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
…will receive their consequences." He taught three principle guidelines on how to live our lives and get the best out of them: 1. Avoid evil deeds: Cast off past bad habits and avoid starting new ones whi…
This text explores the dual perspectives on death: one as a mere inevitability leading to despair, and the other as a motivator for a purposeful life. It emphasizes the cultivation of good deeds and m
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
…e dawn, and then wake their family to prepare the alms meal for the monks. The entire family had to get up and contribute. When the monks came to receive the alms offering, the grandparents would lead th…
This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…did not indulge. They were clever and understood other people and their defilements, knowing how to get rid of them. They were a source of wisdom to their family. Anyone who wished to gain the same knowl…
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
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Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
…fact, these monks must go through a judicial process conducted by the Sangha Council. We should not get involved. The Sangha Council will punish the monks in accordance with the monastic discipline. A se…
When faith in Buddhism wanes, respect for monks declines, leading to a stagnation of temple activities. Negative portrayals of monks can mislead the public; thus, critical thinking is essential. The S
Meditation Centers in the USA and Europe
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Meditation Centers in the USA and Europe
Minnesota Minnesota Meditation Center 242 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 USA Tel.+(1)-763-862-6122 Fax. +(1)-763-862-6123 Email: MMC [email protected], [email protected] New Jersey Dhammakaya
…nd Italy. Each center offers unique resources for meditation practices and community engagement. To get in touch with any center, contact details, including phone numbers and emails, are provided for eas…
The Universal Nature of Suffering
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The Universal Nature of Suffering
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS VI Suffering is Universal Most people do not get what they want. Even their own spouse, who they expect to spend their whole life with, sometimes tu…
This text discusses the universal nature of suffering, emphasizing that most people do not achieve their desires, including in significant relationships like marriage. It acknowledges that individuals
Achieving Inner Peace and Happiness
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Achieving Inner Peace and Happiness
… of meditation will give us sound sleep with either non-disturbing dreams or dreamlessness. When we get up, we will feel fresh as if emerging from a source of pure energy which gives us infinite wisdom, …
Meditation helps center our mind, fostering inner peace and joy. It creates harmony between body and mind, promoting sound sleep with undisturbed dreams. Awakening fresh and energized, we access infin
Achieving Complete Relaxation and Mindfulness
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Achieving Complete Relaxation and Mindfulness
…d cylinder, bright and clear. Let it be an open space, empty, hollow inside. You may feel your body get lighter and lighter, as if it is weightless; gradually melting away and becoming one with nature. L…
This text provides a step-by-step approach to achieving complete relaxation and a joyful, clear mind. It encourages letting go of worries and tension in the body, leading to a state of lightness and e