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The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
…ike they are living in a broken home. The basic sacrifice focuses on one's livelihood, which is of great importance. In particular, the husband and wife must think about the overall happiness of the famil…
…over necessity. Ultimately, it portrays marriage as a partnership built on mutual sacrifice for the greater family good, underscoring the importance of collaboration in achieving happiness and stability.
Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
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Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
…ould not be able to handle their disagreements in a positive manner, causing everyone in the family great distress in every sense of the word and disruption on a regular basis. They will not live a peacefu…
This text explores the importance of emotional regulation in marriages, emphasizing training before marriage to manage disagreements effectively. Couples prepared with self-reliance, the ability to ch
The Importance of Elders in Marriage Guidance
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The Importance of Elders in Marriage Guidance
…time. If their virtue is not high enough, especially in terms of generosity and sacrifice for the greater good, they will not be able to follow through and support their families and future generations,…
เพื่อให้การแต่งงานประสบความสำเร็จ จำเป็นต้องมีผู้แนะนำที่รู้จริงซึ่งมักจะเป็นผู้สูงอายุที่มีคุณธรรม พวกเขาสามารถให้คำปรึกษาในเรื่องการเลือกคู่ การทำหน้าที่ของคู่สมรส และการทำงานในชุมชน นอกจากนี้ คู่สม
Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
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Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
…d us that, even if we do not get angry over these ill words, we should not immediately think we are great. It is greater when a person does not even smile when they are complimented. They remain serene whi…
Gossip 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 gr
Lady Visakha: A Pioneering Upasika in Buddhism
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Lady Visakha: A Pioneering Upasika in Buddhism
…ed from Magadha to Kosol, bringing his daughter with him. The Warm Hearted Family 79 The Mother of Great Kindness within the House
Lady Visakha was a prominent Upasika who played a vital role in Buddhism. She built Wat Buppharam in Savatthi, contributing an extraordinary fortune. She initiated the tradition of offering robes for
Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
…enters the womb, how does this affect the mother? The Lord Buddha explained that when a person with great merit enters the womb, the fruit of his merit will lead to more prosperity for that family. The mot…
This text delves into the concept of kamma, explaining it as a neutral term encompassing all forms of action that yield consequences. The author draws parallels between the law of physics and the Law
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
… They will effectively complete any assigned projects, using minimal time and resources, which is a great asset in any environment. This is how virtue translates into intelligence; it is through the exampl…
To raise children to be intelligent and virtuous, parents need to impart knowledge and practice good values. Effective budget management is essential; children learn from parents’ examples to navigate
Promoting Social Solidarity Through Generosity and Kindness
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Promoting Social Solidarity Through Generosity and Kindness
…le will love and look upon you with dignity. The following method has been used in the past with great results. It is very easy. In the morning, grab a broom and sweep the street leading to your house, …
เนื้อหาเน้นถึงความสำคัญของการมีส่วนร่วมในชุมชนตามหลักธรรมของพระพุทธเจ้า เช่น ความมีน้ำใจ การพูดดี การช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น และการปฏิบัติต่อกันอย่างเท่าเทียม เมื่อผู้ปกครองปฏิบัติตามหลักเหล่านี้ พวกเขาจะได้
Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
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Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
…prostitutes and AIDS will disappear from Thailand and the world. The people of Thailand will gain a great deal of merit."
บทความนี้สำรวจผลที่ตามมาจากการขอร้องบริการทางเพศ เช่น ความเสี่ยงต่อโรค AIDS, การมองเหยียดต่อผู้หญิง, และการสร้างนิสัยไม่ดีต่อการใช้เงิน. ผู้เขียนเน้นให้คิดถึงแม่และความสำคัญของการทำบุญ. การสอนและการศึ
Helping a Father Quit Drinking
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Helping a Father Quit Drinking
…small as seashells. Luang Phaw went through this too. Even though I am a Bhikkhu and have taught a great number of people to quit drinking and smoking, it was still difficult when it came to my own family…
In this narrative, a student seeks advice from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking due to violent behavior caused by alcohol. The father’s addiction brings shame and fear to the family, creati
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
…o elevate my status, to provide for my family, and to take care of your grandparents. And when your great-grandparents were still alive, I made sure that they offered food to the monks every day to ensure …
This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en
Understanding the Five Precepts for Children
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Understanding the Five Precepts for Children
…ke what we love most, which are our husbands, our wives, and our sons and daughters, we will suffer great sadness. This is the idea behind the Third Precept, that no one should take away a loved one from s…
This content explores the concept of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on the fundamental necessities of life such as air, food, water, clothing, medicine, and shelter. It discusses how these re
The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
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The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
…k free from suffering when death arrives. Being separated from loved ones is inevitable and renders great grief. If one wants to live a happy life, one must learn to be tolerant and to not burden oneself w…
ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ
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. When the chance arises, give yo…
The passage highlights the significance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering alms, and encouraging chanting to alleviate suffering. It emphasizes
The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
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The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
…ance. How can we prevent this problem of ungraciousness to those worthy of our reverence? With great vision and wisdom, our ancestors had clear criteria for solving this problem. Primarily, parents …
In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as the first teachers and gateways to heaven. Thai children demonstrate respect by bowing at their feet and caring for them in old age. Neglecting elderly pa
The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
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The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
…sed their descendants and instilled them with obedience, raising them to become good citizens is of great benefit to us. Their principles give us clear guidance, which can be adapted to our own situation w…
This text discusses how elderly individuals, known as 'The Fruitful Person', prepare for their final days by passing on their possessions to their children. They reflect on their lives with pride, ens
Understanding External and Internal Fools in Buddhism
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Understanding External and Internal Fools in Buddhism
…ven the chance, they distort Buddhist teachings, causing misunderstandings and confusion. There are great numbers of this type of fool, who try to demolish Buddhism in their everyday lives. 2) Internal Fo…
In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on monks and creating confusion. Internal Fools, on the other hand, are Buddhists
Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
… to join its Buddhist ceremonies on Buddhist holidays. After the events, the Temple reported that a great number of people, nearly 100,000, attended each of the ceremonies. Although the Temple was rumored,…
The Dhammakaya Temple has remarkably survived against media backlash, drawing nearly 100,000 attendees to its ceremonies, despite allegations of bribery. Meanwhile, a concerning trend of temple abando
Impact of Monastic Violations on Buddhism and the Kathina Ceremony
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Impact of Monastic Violations on Buddhism and the Kathina Ceremony
… in Buddhism and to over-generalize that monks do not deserve their reverence. Moreover, this has a great impact on the more than 300,000 monks and novices around the country.
In the past two decades, the Kathina Ceremony has been overshadowed by media reports of monks violating their vows, leading to a decline in public trust and reverence towards the monastic community. T
The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
…nior monk during a lecture he gave to a group of college students. There was a layperson who read a great deal of negative news about monks, over-generalizing that they all were troublesome. As a result, h…
The text emphasizes the importance of supporting the Sangha community and not generalizing negative perceptions from a few individuals. It highlights a situation where a layperson questioned the respe