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Wisdom We are a composite of our experiences. My life was shaped as the youngest child of Latin American immigrants from Colombia, South America. As I follow life's path, I have grown and developed an

This text reflects on the author's spiritual journey, shaped by their experiences as the youngest child of Colombian immigrants. After years of meditation practice, true understanding emerged at the D

In a large family, members who do not eat dinner together have even more disagreements. Take for an example, if one day a mother cooks a very delicious meal that everyone enjoys, everyone will eat mor

In large families, not dining together often leads to increased disagreements. For instance, if a mother prepares a delicious meal, those eating together may only face minor food shortages. However, s

Being immature and the youngest, I would sometimes go off on my own and not help out. Why not? In the mornings, I would shoot at birds and go fishing with my friends. In the afternoon, I would panic

This narrative explores the responsibilities among siblings, focusing on the importance of communication and mutual support to complete household tasks. The author emphasizes how comfort can lead to i

"even when your parents have passed away, your duty as a grateful son or daughter is not finished. Apart from taking responsibility for organizing a fitting funeral, a grateful son and daughter will d

This chapter emphasizes that even after parents have passed away, the duty of a grateful child continues. It highlights the importance of organizing a respectful funeral and conducting meritorious dee

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

In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed

YUWACAMP YUWACAMP YUWACAMP What plans your children wish to do during vacation? Try YUWA CAMP. Meditation and activities will enable them to practice democracy among their friends, young and old and

Yuwa Camp offers children a unique vacation experience combining meditation with engaging activities. Set in the serene environment of Phu Rua, Loei, children learn to concentrate and practice self-co

Doing activities together, each child’s character will be observed. A child may like to work on his or her own while another enjoys team work. Therefore, the children will learn how to cope with peopl

At YUWA CAMP, children engage in activities that encourage socialization, teamwork, and personal growth. They learn to cope with different personalities while practicing Buddhist principles like perse

V. Reference 2: Dhammakāya and Paccekabuddhas A Paccekabuddha is counted as one of the two types of Buddhas. According to Buddhist philosophy, a Paccekabuddha is a person who is of the highest wisdom

This text discusses the concept of Paccekabuddhas, individuals of high wisdom who achieve self-enlightenment but lack the ability to teach. It explores scholarly arguments about the pre-Buddhist origi

once dead, they will be better off, that they are fond of life, averse from dying, fond of happiness, disinclined for sorrow. This, Master Kassapa, is for me evidence that there is no other world, no

This text discusses the human inclination towards life and happiness while fearing death and sorrow. It presents a simile involving a brahmin with two wives and the devastating consequences of greed w

or frustrated? Feelings are important! Are we giving thanks for that food? Are we feeling gratitude when we are eating? These feelings are acquired, or learned, from generation to generation. Do we pr

The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and

Metaphors with a Dharma Master at home and what they are bringing into the classroom. And, how many bad habits can we actually fix? The teachers tend to blame the parents and the parents blame the te

This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these

Suzanne Jeffrey "The teachers have a double duty, one of moral training and the other of academic training. So how do we solve this problem of teaching children what is good and bad? We train the par

In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a

One day in first grade, Luang Por brought his best friend to his house. His father asked him what his friend's family name was, and after his friend had left, forbade him to associate or play with tha

This narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His father’s strict but wise teachings shaped his character, guiding him in choosing friends and reso

Introduction of our actions having brought this suffering of disharmony into our lives and seek to address the causes that are creating and accumulating bad karma. And our accumulated karma designate

This text delves into the impact of our actions on accumulating karma and the subsequent effects on our lives and rebirth. It outlines the ten bodily conditions we face as we navigate life and the nec

Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are

This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah

And thenceforth the Yakkha whenever she captured men, also took their clothes and rice and oil and the like, and serving him with various dainty food she herself would eat man’s flesh. And whenever sh

This narrative explores the life of a Yakkha who captures men for food, including her husband and son, the Bodhisatta. Living together in a cave, the Yakkha shows love for her family, but her nature p

Wisdom like our mind. The Dhammakaya has been there, naturally, since we were born. The Dhammakaya has nothing to do with religion, race, or personal belief. Just because I cannot see the Dhammakaya w

The text discusses the concept of Dhammakaya, suggesting that it exists inherently within all individuals, regardless of external influences. It emphasizes the importance of refining one's mind to per

clash with each other, or for them not to clash with their in- laws. No matter what, there is always a chance that this can happen. The major concern is that, if the couple didn't learn how to regulat

This text discusses the importance of emotional regulation in marriage and the need for couples to prepare before their union. It outlines four essential factors for a successful marriage, including s

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

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

"Khun Yai" Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, a rural municipality of Thailand. She was the fifth of nine children in the family. Her father, Ploy, and mother, Pan, we

Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine children in a family of rice farmers, her upbringing was marked by challenges, particularly