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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
… to solve this problem. I started by telling my mother not to purchase liquor for him. Since he was unable to bully my mother into buying it, he turned to my sister. Then, I asked my sister not to purch…
…her, sister, and grandchildren. Despite their father’s clever responses, the family worked together until he ultimately quit drinking. Their father passed away alcohol-free at 86 years old, demonstratin…
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
…ers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apyayumukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother. If this situation…
… his father, highlighting the need for resolution in familial relationships. The chapter emphasizes understanding and proactive communication to mend familial bonds. It aims to guide families dealing wi…
Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
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Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn’t care about his children and only looks after himself. He is …
…t his father's irresponsible behavior towards their family. Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding familial roles and the moral responsibilities that come with them. He explains that the …
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as …
…or Laypersons, highlighting four key virtues, including truthfulness, which emphasizes honesty, accountability, and moral living. The text serves as a personal reflection on the importance of ethical be…
Young People and the Lord Buddha
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Young People and the Lord Buddha
Chapter 28 Young People and the Lord Buddha In recent years, a new generation of young people has started to wonde…
In this chapter, a new generation of young people questions the reverence of the Lord Buddha as a mentor. A senior monk provides insight, emp…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
1. The mentor should have an unambiguous biography. There must be proof of his life history; it can not be vague and unreliable. 2.…
…sought truth independently, achieving enlightenment without claiming others' teachings. His Dhamma, universal and timeless, offers genuine benefits to practitioners. Despite enduring hardships for human…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
…ithout reservation – with the knowledge that He was only human – because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the defilements, His superb purity in being able to achieve Nibbana,…
…iple. It's essential to recognize that while bad deeds may seem rewarding initially, they come with underlying fears and consequences, contrasting the lasting satisfaction of virtuous living. Only throu…
The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
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The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
However, the first step in achieving this goal is to convince the parents that good deeds always bring good outcomes, and vice versa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A laype
The text discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that good deeds ultimately yield good outcomes, though res…
The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
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The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
…nue doing the good deeds for months or years, the fruit of the good deeds will start to show as fortune and success. We will begin to see that our life becomes agreeable, our efforts become fruitful. We…
…ants, highlighting four key stages: self-satisfaction, development of character, realization of fortune, and societal esteem. It emphasizes the need for patience, explaining that good deeds, like banana…
How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
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How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
Chapter 30 How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes It has always been a challenge to develop human beings to resist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any exp
… the importance of parents in teaching values and nurturing self-governance in children. A focus on unconditional good deeds promotes a righteous path, reducing future troubles for individuals and socie…
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
But to be able to control their own behavior, they must fully understand the Law of Kamma. Then, when there is the opportunity to commit bad deeds, and nobody is wa…
Understanding the Law of Kamma is essential for controlling one's behavior and performing good deeds r…
Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
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Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholeh…
The content discusses the importance of wholeheartedly pursuing objectives without shortcuts to ensure high-quality results. Using the analogy of washing clothes, it emphasizes the need for thoroughne
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
…ne complains that he has pursued the right objective, exerted the fullest effort, and kept within bounds, and yet has not seen the fruit of his good deeds, then he must be told to be patient. 2. Locali…
…pport in cultivating good actions and warns that external perceptions may change as one progresses. Understanding the Law of Kamma encourages individuals to consistently choose good deeds, as actions in…
The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
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The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
…re two different things. In the Tripitaka, the Lord Buddha spoke of a number of subjects that were unknown to science at the time. He said thousands of years ago there was more than one universe; actua…
บทความนี้ศึกษาความแตกต่างระหว่างหัวใจทางกายภาพกับหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยยกตัวอย่างจากพระไตรปิฎกที่บอกถึงแนวคิดที่ไม่เป็นที่รู้จักในสมัยนั้น เช่น การมีจักรวาลมากกว่าหนึ่งจักรวาล และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุ
Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
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Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
…servation is correct... The section from Good Question, Good Answer by Venerable Praphavanaviriyakhun as quoted in this chapter gives insight and encouragement to readers to make merit and to cultivat…
…ent is equally crucial. The teachings encourage fostering the habit of merit-making in children and underline that true merit cannot be acquired through wealth but only through selfless actions. For dee…
The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know
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The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know
… children to abide by the Five Precepts is the utmost important responsibility of parents to help counteract social deterioration. However, before they are capable of doing this, they must know: 1. Wh…
…ng children the Five Precepts is essential for parents to combat social decline. Parents must first understand the meaning of a precept, its connection to human nature, and the consequences of not adher…
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
What is the Nature of Human Beings? The nature of human beings consists of five characteristics. 1. By nature, humans will not kill. A human who takes life has deviated from the nature of humankind.
The text discusses the fundamental nature of human beings, emphasizing five key characteristics that define humanity. The firs…
The Importance of the Five Precepts
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The Importance of the Five Precepts
…rm. He will have no peace, no happiness. He only exists to produce trouble for himself and society. Unfortunately, today, as more and more people deviate from the Five Precepts, not following the Five P…
The Five Precepts, known before the birth of Buddha, are vital for maintaining peace on earth. They quantify human behavior: observing all means being fully human while deviating leads to increasing a
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…r monk : Then how do you know they love their lives? The children : When someone chases them, they run for their lives. The senior monk : Yes, animals are the same as us. When someone threatens them, th…
…onk about love and life, illustrating that all beings, including animals, cherish their lives. This understanding forms the foundation of the First Precept, which instructs not to kill. It also foreshad…
Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
Yes, he will. And have you ever lied to him? Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each time, and vice versa. No one likes dishonesty, so you should not lie to anyo
… possessions. The Lord Buddha's teachings guide individuals to contemplate their actions carefully, underscoring the importance of honesty, non-violence, and respect for property and relationships. Unde…