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The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
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The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
…ree times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at the same time you spend 100,000 baht towards smoking, drinking, and going to clubs…
…awareness, and personal responsibility. Ultimately, it promotes a message of seeking redemption and making healthier lifestyle choices, linking it to social improvement and personal growth. For more insi…
The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
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The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
…ster and damage for himself. It would be more beneficial to give the money to his mother so she can make more merit. Therefore, monks remind us: "If you are about to spend money to solicit a prostitute, …
…al wastefulness. The emphasis is on the importance of valuing mothers and using resources for merit-making. The call to educate others aims to reduce issues like sexual misconduct and promote societal we…
The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
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The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
…They are well prepared for their own funerals with accumulated savings and will perform final merit-making before their eternal sleep. After the property has been divided, a sum will be given to their ch…
… funerals with savings and ensure their legacy is passed on to their children. They engage in merit-making and instill values, becoming respected figures in their family. Those who are affectionate and h…
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
… every day, our ancestors were always reminded of the Lord Buddha's teaching about never failing to make merit. Because everyone will die someday, the only things that we can bring with us to our next ex…
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
…ither. We also should not comment on any of the objects they worship. Throughout our lives, we must make an effort to support and maintain Buddhism. 5) Intentional purification of the mind. This can be d…
This text examines the qualities necessary for being a true Buddhist, highlighting the importance of belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding of Kamma, and
Meditation and the Prosperity of Buddhist Temples
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Meditation and the Prosperity of Buddhist Temples
…onks' efforts in meditation practice, they will be inspired to do the same. Whenever people come to make merit, the monks must teach them Dhamma as well as meditation practice. When their minds are pure …
…eir true nature. It emphasizes the role of monks in teaching meditation and Dhamma to inspire merit-making. The 'Sacred Formula for Success' involves regular meditation practice. It also highlights how a…
Understanding the Roles of Students and Teachers in Buddhism
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Understanding the Roles of Students and Teachers in Buddhism
… monks. Therefore, when you have seen a few monks or, at most, 1,000 of them misbehave, you hastily make the decision not to pay respect to the rest of them. You should carefully think this through and a…
บทความนี้พูดถึงบทบาทของนักเรียนกับอาจารย์ในศาสนาพุทธ โดยแสดงให้เห็นถึงการเรียนรู้ของนักเรียนสงฆ์ที่มาถึงวัดเพื่อศึกษา ธรรมะและวินัยในขณะที่การกระทำผิดเป็นเรื่องธรรมดา นอกจากนี้ยังชี้ให้เห็นว่าผู้สอนสง
The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
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The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
…r. 4) When the Lord Buddha faced Angulimāla, a killer who aimed to destroy Him, His solution was to make him surrender by combining His supernatural powers and a graceful sermon appropriate to the situat…
The Lord Buddha illustrated conflict resolution through examples. He demonstrated that loving kindness can transform anger and fear into understanding. When faced with aggression, his calm presence an
Embrace Life and Perform Good Deeds
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Embrace Life and Perform Good Deeds
Have a penetrative look at this world. Utilize your possessions including life, wealth, family, friends, intelligence, wisdom and power, to perform good deeds and pursue perfection. We should recall t
This passage encourages readers to take a deep look at their lives and make the most of their possessions, including their life, wealth, family, and friends. It emphasizes th…
The Importance of Merit in Success
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The Importance of Merit in Success
… is the source of happiness and success for life. In the business world, the importance of decision making means that only a 'yes' or 'no' can ruin or support our career. Some people believe that success…
Merit is fundamental to achieving happiness and success in life. In the business realm, decision-making carries significant weight, where a simple 'yes' or 'no' can greatly impact one's career. Many i…
The Consequences of Unwholesome Deeds
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The Consequences of Unwholesome Deeds
…hem and move on toward our goal without forgetting to practice meditation in correlation with merit making. 12 December 2006 79
…ce to overcome challenges. It emphasizes the need to solve problems while practicing meditation and making merits to continue progressing toward one's goals. The message encourages a righteous approach t…
Inner Light: Harnessing Happiness
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Inner Light: Harnessing Happiness
23 June 2007 The light of the day will make things appear more vividly to us, so we are not frightened by what we cannot see. We can make the …
วันที่ 23 มิถุนายน 2549 แสงของวันทำให้สิ่งต่าง ๆ ชัดเจนขึ้น ทำให้เราไม่กลัวสิ่งที่มองไม่เห็น เราสามารถทำให้ดวงอาทิตย์ขึ้นในเวลากลางคืนได้เช่นกัน แค่ตั้งสมาธิที่ศูนย์กลางของร่างกายจนมีแสงสว่างภายใน เมื
Giving Courage to Others
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Giving Courage to Others
…olute power of the Triple Gem. If our minds can become one with the power of the Triple Gem, we can make a wish both for ourselves and other people. This is the right way to encourage people. 11 August 2…
…olute power of the Triple Gem. If our minds can become one with the power of the Triple Gem, we can make a wish both for ourselves and other people. This is the right way to encourage people. For more in…
Achieving Complete Relaxation and Mindfulness
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Achieving Complete Relaxation and Mindfulness
… state of complete relaxation, so that you can feel an emptiness, transparency, and lightness. Now, make your mind joyful, cheerful, clear, pure and bright. Release, and let go. Empty your mind. Make you…
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
Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
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Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
… However, like in other religions, non-strict Buddhists do not care to keep this trait. They do not make themselves a frequent visitor to temples. : Do the scriptures teach about organizing the temple, a…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจชีวิตสงฆ์และชีวิตทางโลกในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นการเยี่ยมชมวัดและการมีส่วนร่วมในชุมชน ตามคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้าที่มุ่งให้ชาวพุทธเรียนรู้จากผู้มีปัญญาและสงฆ์ เพื่อสามารถใช้ชีวิตอย่างถูกต้องและ
Buddhist Perspective on Sexuality
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Buddhist Perspective on Sexuality
…they wish to have offspring who will reincarnate to this world for the pursuit of perfections. This makes a human birth different from the birth of animals such as cats or birds which are driven by lust …
…spective calls for a thoughtful approach to intimacy, rooted in shared values and responsibilities, making every act of love a pathway to spiritual evolution. Couples should recognize their duties in nur…
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
…gether and treat each other with equal consideration. What a husband and wife should do in order to make a good relationship is to "love simultaneously, be angry at different times". Also, they should al…
…en take time to understand each other before marriage, which can be seen as a test of true love. To make a relationship thrive, partners should love simultaneously and express anger at different times, m…
The Purpose of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Purpose of Dhammakaya Temple
…ent types of research. And, to our great disappointment, most fail to have lasting success. The Dhammakaya Temple was established with the aim to make itself and the people therein develop into true and …
The Dhammakaya Temple aims to develop its members into good people through understanding the Dhamma. It has exp…
Raising Financially Savvy Children
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Raising Financially Savvy Children
…loping mental acuity. In this way, they will also be learning to save money and even perhaps how to make money themselves! "Piggy banks" are an easy and fun way for children to save their leftover allowa…
…e lemonade stands. Teaching them to compare prices and understand the value of items will help them make informed purchasing decisions. Fostering independence by encouraging them to repair items or contr…
Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
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Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
…othing as the moonlight on a full moon night. You can choose any object that you like as long as it makes you feel calm, pure, and content. Some people visualize candle flames, crystal balls, the moon, e…
This section provides an easy meditation technique to cultivate inner peace. It focuses on visualizing a calming object such as a sun, moon, or candle flame in the center of your body. The method enco