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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

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

By studying Dhamma 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 w

By studying Dhamma 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 w

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

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

"For example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: "With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda

"For example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: "With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda

5 "Bhikkhus, my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should cont

"Bhikkhus, my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should contin

observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability

observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability

1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W

1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W

are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment. It is t

are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment. It is t

Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time

Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time

of their donations, going from 10 to 100 baht. If they had planned to donate 100 baht, they would increase the amount exponentially. Therefore, cleanliness is the most charming attribute of a temple."

of their donations, going from 10 to 100 baht. If they had planned to donate 100 baht, they would increase the amount exponentially. Therefore, cleanliness is the most charming attribute of a temple."

For example, if there were statements about constructing a Dhamma Hall or a monk's shelter soon, then this must happen. In short, the temple must produce results as soon as it can. Thus, the first sac

For example, if there were statements about constructing a Dhamma Hall or a monk's shelter soon, then this must happen. In short, the temple must produce results as soon as it can. Thus, the first sac

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

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

be summed up o in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhis

be summed up o in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhis

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

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

Since we must seek refuge in our own wisdom in times of sorrow and happiness, we can appreciate that the Lord Buddha's supreme wisdom (of how to lead one's life) is indeed comparable to none. His pure

Since we must seek refuge in our own wisdom in times of sorrow and happiness, we can appreciate that the Lord Buddha's supreme wisdom (of how to lead one's life) is indeed comparable to none. His pure

teaching ourselves humility and modesty. There may be times when an apology is required. Some difficulties are caused by our own carelessness, perhaps by damaging others' possessions, which can be sol

teaching ourselves humility and modesty. There may be times when an apology is required. Some difficulties are caused by our own carelessness, perhaps by damaging others' possessions, which can be sol

Those who are not born during the life of a Buddha must seek refuge in the Lord Buddha's teachings, unaware of His appearance. Our country's ancestors, who experienced and attained high levels of medi

Those who are not born during the life of a Buddha must seek refuge in the Lord Buddha's teachings, unaware of His appearance. Our country's ancestors, who experienced and attained high levels of medi

benefits in contributing for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a Buddha image, as she d

benefits in contributing for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a Buddha image, as she d

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