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…the causes and consequences of things, the difference between moral and immoral behavior, or how to temper their emotions. Not knowing the value of having parents, they begin to despise them. They cannot…

"War of Existence." Winning is accomplished by having a clear mind before departing. This is absolutely necessary. Therefore, when our relatives are ill, regardless of our closeness to them or the sev

…don't know what to do with him anymore." Luang Phaw advised, "Since your son has never attended the temple, I am unable to advise too much. If I tell him to come listen to a sermon or to meditate and pur…

If their parents are not wealthy enough to satisfy their whims, they disparage them as being lazy. They complain about being embarrassed by their parents' thriftiness. Sometimes, they bully their pare

…ng to other topics like selecting a spouse and family inheritance. In the end, when confronted with temptations like clubbing, alcohol and drugs, their children will be able to The Warm Hearted Family 19…

Children often encounter problems later in life because the parents did not fulfill these responsibilities. Why Do Some Children Behave Badly? Our ancestors provided us with a very interesting answer.

…l consequences. Explain that going out each night with friends like these can lead a good person to temptations that he or she may not be able to resist. 3) Dangerous living has real consequences Parents…

make sound judgments whether they should or should not do something. 2. Keeping your children away from Apayamukha. In the event where the children are already addicted to Apāyamukha, the only way to

…d our own finances will be more secure. "I decided not to drink alcohol and smoke, but to go to the temple and seriously study the Dhamma. I did not waste time trying to reduce my vices a little at a tim…

"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at t

… endure physical hardships, weariness, pain, and mistreatment. On top of this, I was able to resist temptations. A monk once said that whoever is able to endure these hardships would be strong, charismat…

2. Self-improvement (Dama) "The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi

… favorable outcomes; bad deeds can also bring favorable outcomes, too." The fallacy of this notion stems from the expectation that good deeds will produce immediate outcomes, and the narrow view of someo…

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

…rly. As soon as they learn to talk, they should be taught to say only nice words. Bring them to the temple, and let them learn to meditate by The Warm Hearted Family. 290 Instilling a Love of Meditation …

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

…time they are young will enable them to focus and train their minds. They will not waver in face of temptations, but stand firm on the strong foundation of morals due to the guidance that they received f…

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

…to him in the next lifetime. "Several years ago, there was someone I knew who was a care-taker of a temple. He suffered diabetes and had to be amputated for that reason. After the operation, everyday at …

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

…ses destruction. This includes adults who are easily irritated and angered or children who have bad tempers. 3) Ignorance (or delusions) - mistaking the wrong for the right view, and vice versa; mistakin…

How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her be

…ld reasonably settle the argument. Descendants who are taught well in childhood will not give in to temptations (Roads to Ruin) at all. By observing the five precepts they will live a peaceful life. On t…

family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family and problems can only increase. Since our ancestors fully understood this fact, they led their desce

… to be mindful when they were young. They believed and followed the Lord Buddha's teaching that the temple is a source of moral knowledge for the people. The Lord Buddha taught the way to be mindful thou…

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

…were not easily trapped by the channels of the five sensual desires. They could resist all kinds of temptations or unwholesome deeds. For this reason, they were constantly mindful and did not indulge. Th…

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

…inate our stinginess. If we are easily irritated, strictly observing the precepts can eliminate bad tempers and stubbornness. Those who are still stubborn should study Dhamma and regularly practice medit…

"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

…that it is not our duty and we should not be involved. However, when we remain silent inside in our temples while a social problem occurs, they criticize us again that we are unworthy of society. As a re…

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

…g good. I think you should learn to see from a different perspective." "Why don't you look inside a temple as though you're considering a secular school or institute? You will find that people at school …

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

…e the five precepts. Monks must strictly keep the 227 precepts. Nuns as well as those who reside at temples to assist with Buddhist works must strictly keep the eight precepts. Observance of these precep…

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

…7) 11-704-3360 Mobile:+(27) 72-363-1226, +(27) 78-464-8871 Email [email protected] THAILAND The temple offers a meditation lesson in English from 13.30 to 15.00 hours daily. It regularly organizes a …

Mobile.+(61) 4-1145-3946 Website: www.dhammakaya.org.au Brisbane Brisbane Meditation Center 73 Lodge Rd., Wooloowin Brisbane, Queensland QLD 4030, Australia Tel. +(61) 7-3857-3431 Mobile. +(61) 4-3105

…us start for the coming new year 262 Continuing Khun Yay's tradition of behaving like owners of the temple 264 Enshrinement of a model Buddha Dhammakaya statue for Sri Lankan temples 270 Enshrinement of …

10 October 11 November 12 December 123rd Birthday Anniversary of the late Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni 202 Enshrinement of the sacred crystal ball under the holy ground of Ven. Phramongkol- thepmuni's bir