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When they reached Magadha, which was 112 kilometers from the capital of Kosol, Tanachai asked King Pasantikosol, "The city is small and I have a large number of retinue with me. It will be inconvenien

As Lady Visakha prepares for marriage, her father imparts important lessons on maintaining family dignity and relationships. He advises her to keep family matters private, not to bring external issues

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 watching, they will be able to control

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

The weakness of the secular opposition is not entirely of its own making. Arab authoritarian and semi-authoritarian regimes—many of which have been ruling their societies in the name of secular ideolo

In Arab societies, secular opposition has struggled against longstanding authoritarian regimes that repress liberal ideologies, while conservative social attitudes limit their political expression. A

TRAINING FOR LIVING AND TRAINING FOR LIFE The True Goal of Education True education is akin to an elementary level of achieving three different levels of wisdom or knowledge. The wisdom from listenin

True education encompasses attaining wisdom through listening, analyzing, and ultimately through meditation. The journey to enlightenment involves purifying the mind from kilesa. Just as a fisherman n

Part Seven: Appendixes All of these precepts are meant to decrease kilesa, especially sexual desire and allow us to focus on spiritual cultivation. Five Precepts: five rules of conduct that we can cho

This section discusses the Five Precepts aimed at reducing kilesa, particularly sexual desire, fostering spiritual growth. The Five Precepts include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduc

one’s life. As a monk, if you break these rules, then the consequences are even more severe than for laypeople. Not only should you care for your possessions—you must care for your body and health as

การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต

"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

This narrative reveals the transformation of an individual after receiving a wake-up call about the excessive spending on vices like drinking and smoking. Guided by Khun Yav and a realization of prior

Journey to Joy 06 90 decreased a 100 times from the high value of 800 baht to 8 baht only. Moreover, I got into trouble, not because I fled my own debt, but because I had pledged for someone else. Bet

The author recounts a challenging period between 1998 and 1999, marked by financial turmoil and emotional distress due to company losses and debt issues caused by pledging for others. Despite having f

Part Five: Truth for the Family ripen and that person will be punished. The Law of Kamma is universal! We are all heir to our kamma. Kamma and Promotion The concept of having the right objective and e

Part Five discusses how the universal law of Kamma affects both family interactions and workplace promotions. It highlights the natural reactions of employees to discrepancies in promotions, such as j

Once your mind is completely still, it will drop the words, "Samma Arahang" or "clear and bright" by itself, as if you are forgetting to recite this mantra, or feel that you don't want to recite the m

This text outlines the process of achieving a state of complete stillness during meditation. It emphasizes the importance of letting go of verbal mantras and instead focusing on a vision of a bright c

3) When the Lord Buddha was confronted by a furious elephant (similar to a frantic person), His solution was to spread loving kindness. In short, when people receive and are moved by loving kindness,

The Lord Buddha illustrated conflict resolution through examples. He demonstrated that loving kindness can transform anger and fear into understanding. When faced with aggression, his calm presence an

Israel and Palestine U.S. core interests in the region include peace between Israelis and Palestinians, which would have as a corollary peace between Israel and all Arab countries. The only solution

The pursuit of peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict hinges on the two-state solution, which aims to protect Israel's existence and Palestinian rights. Achieving this requires strong Palestinian lead

second significantly affects the mind. You can take any subject that you teach, whether it is math, or geography, or biology, if a student has wrong understanding, it does not cause that student (or y

Understanding Right View is essential in teaching, applicable to all subjects including math and biology. This profound understanding affects afterlife beliefs, making education crucial in guiding stu

in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo

This text discusses the Law of Kamma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that

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 we have not rid our

The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed

These penniless people, who have lost all their money on gambling, will then turn to the bookies for loans. If they cannot come up with the money to repay their debt, they will resort to criminal acti

บทความนี้สำรวจผลกระทบที่ทำลายล้างของการติดพนันต่อบุคคลและครอบครัว การติดพนันทำให้เกิดการหลอกลวงและสูญเสียคุณภาพของมนุษย์ ส่งผลต่อปัญญาและการใช้เวลาที่มีค่า บทความเสนอแนวทางการป้องกัน โดยเน้นให้หลีกเลี

"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

The text discusses how excessive spending on alcohol and other vices can lead to detrimental life choices and financial instability. It highlights a conversation between Luang Phaw and Khun Yay, where

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 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 jealous

be summed up 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. Buddhists

The text emphasizes the importance of supporting the Sangha community and not generalizing negative perceptions from a few individuals. It highlights a situation where a layperson questioned the respe

Third, those who have killed their parents or guardians. Those who fall into any of these categories are unworthy of ordination and strictly forbidden from going forth into the monkhood. *Those who

This text discusses the criteria for ordination within the monkhood, outlining those who are forbidden from ordination, such as individuals who have committed parricide. It also highlights categories