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Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
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Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
…remind us, whatever task we perform, it must be an honest task. We must perform it using all of our knowledge, ability and virtue. We must not have an attitude or be arrogant. We must not be afraid of hard wor…
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
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
…ocused on this Dhamma lesson because they realized that, even though we dedicate all our energy and knowledge to perform good deeds, there are still obstacles that we encounter that are more serious than we ca…
The text emphasizes the importance of working honestly, regardless of the job's status. It advocates for a proud acceptance of all honest work, equating it with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind.
Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
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Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
…socially and economically. The strength of the family, society and the nation depends upon how much knowledge, ability, and virtues parents have in raising smart and virtuous children. Learning ways to raise …
Chapter 7 emphasizes the importance of parents in raising smart and virtuous children amidst global changes. It highlights that a balance of intelligence and wholesomeness is essential for a child's s
Guiding Children's Television Viewing
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Guiding Children's Television Viewing
… and culture, which enable children to learn more about their country, culture and background. This knowledge will serve as a foundation for vision and wisdom in their futures.
เด็กๆ ควรมีเวลาในการทำการบ้านและช่วยงานบ้าน หลีกเลี่ยงการดูทีวีดึก เพราะจะนำไปสู่การนอนหลับไม่เพียงพอ ซึ่งอาจทำให้เกิดนิสัยไม่ดี เช่น การโกหกหรือไม่ไปโรงเรียน การเลือกสื่อที่มีคุณธรรมก็สำคัญเช่นเดียวก
Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
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Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
…ach their children to do good deeds. 3) Provide education for their children so that they will have knowledge for a career and learn responsibility. 4) When the time comes for their children to select a life p…
This content discusses the crucial role of parents in guiding their children to develop good behavior and self-discipline. It emphasizes the immediate need to address any self-destructive behaviors. F
The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
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The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
…ur ancestors stated: “Some parents are capable of separating good from bad, but do not impart that knowledge to their children. Since their love and concern for their children are so great, they can become ov…
Children often face challenges later in life due to insufficient parental guidance. Ancestral wisdom highlights that many parents fail to distinguish right from wrong and inadvertently model bad behav
Dad, Why Were We Born?
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Dad, Why Were We Born?
…to die like our great-grandparent, then what is the purpose of life?” The father, who had acquired knowledge about Buddhism, replied to his beloved son, “My son, deep down inside, everybody, rich or poor, a …
ในบทนี้ มีการพูดคุยกันระหว่างพ่อกับลูกเกี่ยวกับความหมายของชีวิตและการตาย หลังจากพิธีกรรมทางศาสนา ลูกถามพ่อเกี่ยวกับจุดประสงค์ของชีวิต และพ่ออธิบายถึงความรู้ที่ได้รับเกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา ว่าทุกคนล้วนตั้ง
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
…t be vague and unreliable. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingly knowledgeable of the truths about life, which is known as enlightenment; and all his knowledge must be acquir…
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 sought truth independently, achieving enlight
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, His understanding of how to eliminate the d…
We regard the Lord Buddha as our ultimate refuge due to His wisdom and compassion. His teachings guide us towards eliminating defilements and achieving Nibbana. The chapter discusses the misconception
Understanding the Law of Kamma
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Understanding the Law of Kamma
…senior monk should clarify the essence of the Law of Kamma to parents, enabling them to impart this knowledge to their children so that **the children will become righteous wherever they happen to be**.
This excerpt discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that those who fail to meet objectives or cause harm must reflect and adjust their actions. It highlights that hard
The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
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The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
…it, but we can feel it within us. We should support Buddhism and study the Tripitaka to enhance our knowledge, and then we would not be labeled as Buddhists only in name. Based on this belief, the writer has …
บทความนี้ศึกษาความแตกต่างระหว่างหัวใจทางกายภาพกับหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยยกตัวอย่างจากพระไตรปิฎกที่บอกถึงแนวคิดที่ไม่เป็นที่รู้จักในสมัยนั้น เช่น การมีจักรวาลมากกว่าหนึ่งจักรวาล และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุ
The Importance of the Five Precepts
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The Importance of the Five Precepts
…able power of His enlightenment, came to know the existence of the Five Precepts and passed on this knowledge to us. They can also be employed to quantify human behavior, that is: If we can observe all the Fi…
The Five Precepts, known before the birth of Buddha, are vital for maintaining peace on earth. They quantify human behavior: observing all means being fully human while deviating leads to increasing a
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
… 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 First Precept, one shall not kill, come into existen…
This text introduces the Five Precepts of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior. The narrative begins with a question from a senior monk about love and life, illustrating that all b
The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
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The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
…e for her dying father; Buddhists consider this an important task of any grateful child. Thus, this knowledge should be learned by everyone who must pay a debt of gratitude to their parents. The lady said, “W…
This chapter discusses the importance of caring for dying parents in Buddhism, shared through a lady's experience seeking advice from a senior monk. Her father's absence and the moral lessons highligh
The Importance of Honoring Elders
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The Importance of Honoring Elders
…a husband’s mother and her daughter-in-law. Their children are rarely the recipient of any virtuous knowledge from them. Consequently, they will become neglected because they never taught their children how to…
การเคารพและดูแลผู้สูงอายุไม่เพียงแต่ส่งผลกระทบต่อคุณภาพชีวิตของพวกเขา แต่ยังสะท้อนพฤติกรรมที่ลูกๆ จะมีต่อพ่อแม่ในอนาคตเช่นกัน โดยการเป็นตัวอย่างที่ดี พ่อแม่ช่วยฝึกฝนลูกๆ ให้รู้จักความกตัญญูและการเคารพ
The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
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The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
…y are affectionate, revered by their children, and worthy of others’ time. We can clearly see their knowledge, virtue, wisdom and ability to keep up with life. We can arrange our future by following the second…
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
The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
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The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
…e young. They believed and followed the Lord Buddha’s teaching that the temple is a source of moral knowledge for the people. The Lord Buddha taught the way to be mindful though a practice called meditation. M…
Mindfulness involves being present and discerning right from wrong. Our ancestors embraced mindfulness, influenced by the Buddha's teachings. Meditation aids in achieving clarity and righteousness. Pr
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…o get rid of them. They were a source of wisdom to their family. Anyone who wished to gain the same knowledge was never disappointed; they had to approach their grandparents to talk with them. In conclusion, …
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
…ddha’s Enlightenment. It is the belief that He truly existed and possessed full insight, phenomenal knowledge, and the highest moral principles. Therefore, we should have no doubt of His pure and supreme wisdo…
This text outlines the defining characteristics of a true Buddhist, emphasizing belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding the Law of Kamma, and maintaining
Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
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Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
…he rediscovered the technique of meditation which was the original mainstream of Buddhist Practice, knowledge which had disappeared five-hundred years after the Lord Buddha passed to Nibbana. The Warm Hearted…
The survival of Buddhism in Thailand is under threat due to abandoned temples and corrupt practices. The Dhammakaya Temple, however, stands resilient, guided by Buddhist principles imparted by its fou