SH : ​ค้นหาหนังสือธรรมะ หน้า 169 / 169

…nd carelessness. It is best to never get involved. Therefore, during the frenzied soccer season, we should protect each other and loved-ones from becoming involved in gambling. This requires a group eff…

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

…as drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This made the student, and his mother, ashamed and afraid to go outside. This also caused the neighbors to look down on them and be unfriendly…

…as drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This made the student, and his mother, ashamed and afraid to go outside. This also caused the neighbors to look down on them and be unfriendly…

…re not. All these factors are the products of their kamma. 3. Hell and heaven do exist. Hell is punishment for those who have committed sinful deeds, and heaven is the home to those who have performed v…

…re not. All these factors are the products of their kamma. 3. Hell and heaven do exist. Hell is punishment for those who have committed sinful deeds, and heaven is the home to those who have performed v…

…ed that lead to wisdom. 3. Physical and mental endurance (Khanti) "Enduring physical and mental hardships is the third virtue. No matter what the root causes are, I was able to endure physical hardships…

…ed that lead to wisdom. 3. Physical and mental endurance (Khanti) "Enduring physical and mental hardships is the third virtue. No matter what the root causes are, I was able to endure physical hardships…

…dry area. The one next to the jar will receive water each morning as the landowner wakes up and splashes his face. After each meal, when the dishes get washed, that banana tree receives water. Whenever …

After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there

…y through acts of generosity, adherence to the precepts, and meditation. 1. Generosity. This is the sharing of useful things with those who are deserving. However, it should not be done to our detriment…

…y through acts of generosity, adherence to the precepts, and meditation. 1. Generosity. This is the sharing of useful things with those who are deserving. However, it should not be done to our detriment…

…orance of the precepts has become the cause of social ills. Parents are ready to point fingers, punish their children and blame society or television, and conclude that the cure must come from someone e…

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

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…

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 …

… was knocked over, but was able to get up and walked away with minor injuries. That was my first brush with death. The second time was when my appendix burst during the night. I was taken to the hospita…

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

…seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is so unpred…

…seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is so unpred…

…te merit and purify oneself from defilements to attain Nibbana. Since defilements still remain, one should never stop doing good deeds until one's last day arrives. This is the best recommendation that …

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

…exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of warning. Therefore, everyone should prepare for death by always keeping a clear mind. The brightness or cloudiness of one's mind wi…

…exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of warning. Therefore, everyone should prepare for death by always keeping a clear mind. The brightness or cloudiness of one's mind wi…

…e Five Precepts every day. This is especially true of the fourth precept (not to lie), of which one should be most aware. On the eve of Buddhist holy days and during Buddhist holy days, they will keep t…

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

On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive …

On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive …

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 s…

"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 s…

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 asper…

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 asper…

…d and possessed full insight, phenomenal knowledge, and the highest moral principles. Therefore, we should have no doubt of His pure and supreme wisdom. 2) Observation of the 5 precepts with purity. At …

…d and possessed full insight, phenomenal knowledge, and the highest moral principles. Therefore, we should have no doubt of His pure and supreme wisdom. 2) Observation of the 5 precepts with purity. At …

…strooms and other temple facilities spotless. As a matter of fact, everyone who comes to the temple should be responsible for its cleanliness as well." "Do not feel disdainful towards cleaning supplies,…

…strooms and other temple facilities spotless. As a matter of fact, everyone who comes to the temple should be responsible for its cleanliness as well." "Do not feel

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment…

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment…

… 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 learn; so we should forgive their reckless…

… 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 learn; so we should forgive their reckless…