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… requires a group effort in explaining the harmful effects of gambling. Let us spread this from one person to the next. With every sound of the whistle, we can keep our children from becoming slaves to gamb…

because all of their money is lost. When they win, it is never enough. With each passing day, they can lose their jobs and other important things without even realizing it. 4) Gambling destroys one's

…. In order to avoid embarrassment, we need to use wisdom to find a way that is appropriate to their personality. We must persevere so that we can lead them away from the unfortunate realms (Abhayabhumi). Th…

At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so t

… something that a father should strive for because every child hopes to have a father who is a good person and not an alcoholic. (this part should not be in this chapter. I will find out why it is here) The…

If you had the attributes of a monkey, made sounds like a monkey, and lived in the forest, you would not be able to perform any good deeds. You would only be as clever as a monkey, and be a monkey lea

…mes, and the narrow view of someone who is being rewarded for his bad conduct. On the surface, that person may be enjoying the fruits of his bad deeds. But look closely, he is very worried of being attacked…

understanding of how to eliminate the defilements, His superb purity in being able to achieve Nibbana, and His compassion in selflessly devoting His life to showing human beings how to achieve what He

… objective was not met, and that shirt remained dirty. The failure to meet this objective is like a person who is diligent but ignorant. He can work very hard, but his efforts will achieve little if anythin…

if anyone is there to offer praise. How to Teach Children the Law of Kamma Since the writer's knowledge on this subject is limited, I have researched a book by a respected senior monk, and this is his

… should not be done to our detriment. Generally, Buddhists are fond of giving to monks and virtuous persons regularly. 2. Adherence to the precepts. This means to keep under control our actions and speech s…

… should not be done to our detriment. Generally, Buddhists are fond of giving to monks and virtuous persons regularly. 2. Adherence to the precepts. This means to keep under control our actions and speech s…

…ipient monk is not yet enlightened, he should at least be striving towards that goal. If he is a layperson, he should adhere to the precepts. In addition to the criteria for giving, the Lord Buddha also pro…

…ipient monk is not yet enlightened, he should at least be striving towards that goal. If he is a layperson, he should adhere to the precepts. In addition to the criteria for giving, the Lord Buddha also pro…

…Precepts have to do with human nature? 3. Why does the failure to abide by all Five Precepts move a person away from human nature? The understanding of these three points will enable parents to instill the …

can we expect the younger generation to see the importance of observing the precepts? This unfortunate situation has led more people to disregard the precepts until ignorance has become the norm. And

… only maintain one, then we are only 20% human, 80% animalistic. If none of them are observed, that person is no longer a human being. He only exists in human form. He will have no peace, no happiness. He o…

4. We shall not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words. 5. We shall not consume intoxicants such as addictive drugs and alcohol. These Precepts are needed to keep peace on earth.

…apable of infringing upon all the other Four Precepts. Therefore, if you want to grow up to be good person, you have to abide by the Five Precepts. The writer hopes that this account will help parents to te…

How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? When I was a student, I started training myself to observe the Five Precepts. This is how I did it. Before I was ordained, I wore a Buddha image around my nec

… from all loved ones and treasured things helps develop consciousness and progress in meditation. A person who performs this reflection will live his life with prudence and preparation. He tends not to seek…

do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Thin

…he amount of merit he receives will be less than what he will receive if he makes it himself. "If a person does not believe in the law of cause and effect, at the time of death when caught by the results of…

"Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won't have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi

…ce in the merit. "By following this advice, he will struggle less, especially, if he still has some personal merit left to believe you. He will be calmer while struggling with the pain. But if he rejects ev…

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 your father a Dhamma talk; bring him flowe

…d parents." I hope you learned from this chapter that while bringing up your own child to be a good person you do not forget to cherish your parents or grandparents. This is the way to give your children ex…

parents, we are overwhelmingly in debt to them. 2. Parents always forgive us without being resentful. The scolding and punishments they may have given us for doing unacceptable things are out of their

…scents, melodious sounds, and objects soft to the touch. For instance, when one sees a good looking person or an attractive image, tastes delicious food, smells an aromatic scent, hears melodious sounds, an…

their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These whol

…ained, he had been a serial killer. He had killed nearly a thousand people. The last or the 1,000th person he was going to kill was his mother. However, the Lord Buddha foresaw this event, so He blocked him…

A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h

…oroughly analyze the news we hear. It is very important to differentiate between the actions of one person versus the actions of the entire monastic community. This situation can The Warm Hearted Family. 38…

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi

… by a respected senior 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 troublesom…

… by a respected senior 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 t

… be illustrated in a Thai proverb: No sound comes from shaking a full bottle of water. This means a person who is replete with virtue and goodness is never boastful." "In secular schools, we can distinguish…

institutes. Do you think they have ever done anything wrong while they were students? Of course, they have. Do we, as adults, take their mishaps seriously? No, we believe they have come to school to l

…lely responsible for one's own actions. Fruits of merit and kammic retribution do not answer to any person's belief, but they answer to the rules that govern this world. The rule that governs life is the La…

should think in this way. As long as the monks do not seriously break the monastic discipline, you should think that you are giving alms to them to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditati