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Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y

Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y

The senior monk The children The senior monk The children The senior monk Now I want you to think about what we need to live. Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house. We

The senior monk The children The senior monk The children The senior monk Now I want you to think about what we need to live. Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house. We

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

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

Yet there are a number of parents who believe that children should be left free to think and that training them to meditate when they are two or three years old is too restrictive. In this regard, the

Yet there are a number of parents who believe that children should be left free to think and that training them to meditate when they are two or three years old is too restrictive. In this regard, the

visualizing the Buddha image. When they grow up, we can be sure that our children, when facing problems, will stay cool, calm and collected. "Can meditation really change a human being? When we open o

visualizing the Buddha image. When they grow up, we can be sure that our children, when facing problems, will stay cool, calm and collected. "Can meditation really change a human being? When we open o

vacation. The poster shows a mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing d

The caption says, "Ordain while your mother is still alive to show her your gratitude." Any mother who sees this poster will wish that her son will ordain at least once. And any son who sees it will b

that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one's past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of the Tripitaka. Unfort

that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one's past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of the Tripitaka. Unfort

informed of right and wrong. In elevating their moral standards, they will gain more merits. And finally, while at the temple, they will see that other people are observing the precepts and practicing

informed of right and wrong. In elevating their moral standards, they will gain more merits. And finally, while at the temple, they will see that other people are observing the precepts and practicing

"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the

"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the

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

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

3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of

3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of

His mind will be unmoved by worldly sufferings. He will also be able to find happiness both in this life and the next." All of these teachings given by a respected senior monk remind us that we should

behavior and purify our minds everyday so that our lives are filled with value. I hope that this message from a respected senior monk, expressed through this book, aids many in preparing themselves to

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

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

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

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

In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arahantas in the family. They are the first teachers to their children. There is a Thai saying that at the parents' feet are gateways to the heavenly real

In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arahantas in the family. They are the first teachers to their children. There is a Thai saying that at the parents' feet are gateways to the heavenly real

grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l

grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l

The second type of elderly person is called "A Fruitful Person," a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar

The second type of elderly person is called "A Fruitful Person," a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar

Later, when the lives of these elderly people come to an end, their possessions will be given to their children. So, they will allow their adult children to be the caretakers of their fortunes. They a

Later, when the lives of these elderly people come to an end, their possessions will be given to their children. So, they will allow their adult children to be the caretakers of their fortunes. They a

The elderly represent the heart of the whole family. If their voices that speak of Dhamma, encouragement or caution are absent, it would seem like the family's heart stops functioning. At the same tim

The elderly represent the heart of the whole family. If their voices that speak of Dhamma, encouragement or caution are absent, it would seem like the family's heart stops functioning. At the same tim

On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a

On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a