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The Importance of Family Dinners
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The Importance of Family Dinners
In a large family, members who do not eat dinner together have even more disagreements. Take for an example, if one day a mother c…
In a large family, not eating dinner together leads to disagreements and emotional issues. Children who eat late may feel neglected, while those who help out end up with leftovers. This breeds jealousy a…
Creating Harmony in the Family
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Creating Harmony in the Family
…ot share the same views. Doing things together has benefits that will bring warmth and unity to the whole family. The Warm Hearted Family 162 Creating Harmony in the Family The Warm Hearted Family 163 Cr…
Dinner is a vital meal for family bonding, preventing unresolved issues and conflicts. While some families resort to separate dinners and television, true warmth comes from shared meals. Couples shoul
The Unconditional Love of Parents and the Reality of Orphaned Children
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The Unconditional Love of Parents and the Reality of Orphaned Children
Luang Phaw wanted their son to witness what difficulties face children who do not have parents. With his eyes now open, he may change and love and value his parents more from…
Text describes an emotional experience at an orphanage, highlighting the struggles of children without parents. The author recalls witnessing the desperate need for love and attention among more than
Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
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Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
…ir. Explain that not everyone goes out to clubs or consumes alcohol. In fact, there are many people who engage in more worthy pursuits, like volunteering to help the homeless or reading to the blind. It …
This text discusses the role of parents in guiding their children away from negative influences such as addiction to substances. It emphasizes the importance of open communication without anger, teach
Gambling Never Made Anyone Rich
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Gambling Never Made Anyone Rich
…is a typical scenario that occurs outside of the soccer field, and it has tremendous effects on the whole family. It is estimated that, on a typical day, the money circulating for bets on a football game…
บทนี้สำรวจผลกระทบของการพนันต่อครอบครัวและการเงินในประเทศไทย โดยเน้นถึงสถานการณ์ทั่วไปของการวางเดิมพันก่อนการแข่งขันฟุตบอล จำนวนเงินที่ถูกพนันในแต่ละวันสูงมาก ทำให้เจ้ามือรู้สึกดีใจ ขณะเดียวกัน คนที่ทำ
Advice on Helping a Father Overcome Alcoholism
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Advice on Helping a Father Overcome Alcoholism
There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time hi…
A student seeks counsel from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking, as his father's violent behavior affects their family and reputation. Luang Phaw shares his experience with addiction in famil
The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
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The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
…by walking in circles, walking in the air, and triggering a powerful Bokarapotta rain. Those people who wanted to get wet, did, and those who did not want to get wet, did not. It was a heavy rain storm. …
…pect to effectively help their parents, especially in overcoming issues like drinking. By embodying wholesomeness and finding suitable approaches to communicate, children can not only support their paren…
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
…ss, 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, charismatic, and successful. And this is how…
In this chapter, the author discusses the essential virtues for self-improvement and personal growth. The second virtue emphasizes the importance of continuous self-enhancement, maintaining profession
Young People and the Lord Buddha
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Young People and the Lord Buddha
…hist has to be a logical person. He is not gullible or easily deluded. So when a person is deciding whom he should choose to be his respected mentor, he should make the attempt to know the history of tha…
In recent years, young individuals have questioned why the Lord Buddha is viewed as a greatest sanctuary despite being human. A senior monk offers insights on this matter, emphasizing that true Buddhi
How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
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How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
…a challenge to develop human beings to resist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any expectation of reward or recognition. If parents can teach their children to…
…rnance in their moral choices, ultimately aiming for a harmonious society rooted in virtue. Parents who cultivate good behavior in their children can expect them to stay on a righteous path, leading to b…
Understanding the Law of Kamma in Buddhism
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Understanding the Law of Kamma in Buddhism
…good deeds always brought good results either. Hence, I was not able to control myself. Most people who have doubts about this law do not realize that there are two sets of conditions, namely: 1. The con…
The Law of Kamma emphasizes the importance of understanding one's behavior and the effects of good and bad deeds. It is crucial for individuals to realize that good actions usually lead to positive ou
Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
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Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
… an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholehearted attempt, the objective may be realized, but the quality is poor. Going back to the clothes…
Knowing the objective of a task is essential, but it is not sufficient for quality outcomes. This text emphasizes the need for full commitment to tasks, as half-hearted efforts lead to mediocre result
The Growth of Good Deeds
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The Growth of Good Deeds
… will hold ourselves back from doing bad deeds even when nobody is watching, and embrace doing good wholeheartedly at any opportunity. Why do some people doubt that good deeds will bring good outcomes? W…
This text discusses how, similar to a banana plant that takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and s
Understanding the Law of Kamma
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Understanding the Law of Kamma
And for the one who has missed the objective entirely. he deserves nothing. And let him know that he is lucky to keep h…
This text discusses the essence of the Law of Kamma, urging parents to teach their children the importance of righteous actions. It emphasizes that while science is valuable, it cannot explain all phe
The Correct Way to Gain Merits
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The Correct Way to Gain Merits
…nce 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. Generally, Buddhists are fond of gi…
ในบทนี้พูดถึงวิธีที่ถูกต้องในการสร้างบุญตามคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า ได้แก่ ความมีน้ำใจในการให้ การปฏิบัติตามศีล และการทำสมาธิ การให้มีความจำเป็นต้องมาจากความตั้งใจที่บริสุทธิ์ การปฏิบัติตามศีลควรเริ่มจากกา
The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
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The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
…children to brighten their future and essential to the health, peace, and happiness of society as a whole. The Warm Hearted Family 276 Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts The Warm Hearted Fami…
The Five Precepts serve as fundamental guidelines for maintaining peace on earth. Originating before Buddha, they measure human behavior: full adherence results in complete humanity, while deviating r
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…ol your temper. How did the First Precept, one shall not kill, come into existence? The senior monk Whom do you love the most? The children My mother and father, sir. The senior monk Is there anybody you…
In this explanation of the Five Precepts, the origin of the first precept, 'one shall not kill', is explored through a dialogue between a senior monk and children. The importance of self-love and the
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
… were pushed aside. It must have been my past merit coming to help me, for one day, the senior monk who knew about my earlier intention came to guide me. His first words were, "How about ordaining this c…
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s
The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
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The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
…ing the debt of gratitude 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 t…
In the final moments of a father's life, a daughter is encouraged to stay close and offer Dhamma talks, flowers, and support. She should encourage daily prayer, even while lying down, and prepare alms
The Debt of Gratitude to Parents
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The Debt of Gratitude to Parents
…hrough their hearts. They are the best friends we can ever find in this world and we can trust them wholeheartedly. 3. Our debt of gratitude to our parents is much more than we can repay. We must habitua…
ในบทนี้เราพูดถึงหนี้แห่งความกตัญญูที่เรามีต่อพ่อแม่ซึ่งไม่สามารถชำระได้หมด เราควรดูแลพวกเขาเมื่อแก่ชรา รักษาชื่อเสียงของครอบครัว และส่งต่อความดีที่พวกเขาสร้างขึ้น การมีความเมตตาเสนอให้พวกเขามีศรัทธาใน