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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
… that he could take those merits with him to his future lives. When I tried to persuade him to quit drinking, and come to the temple to make merit, he retorted: "That is a great idea. If I started meditating …
… narrative explores the challenges faced by a child trying to persuade their elderly father to quit drinking. Through clever methods and family collaboration, the child works to help their father stop drinkin…
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
…that he could take those merits with him to his future lives. When I tried to persuade him to quit drinking, and come to the temple to make merit, he retorted: “That is a great idea. If I started meditating …
… him accumulate merits in his later years, the author faced the challenge of persuading him to quit drinking. Using patience and creativity, they devised a plan to prevent their father from obtaining alcohol,…
The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
…2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at the same time you spend 100,000 baht towards smoking, drinking, and going to clubs. Yet, you complain that merit is not helping you. If you died right now and did…
…ormation 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 priorities, the protagonist vows to abandon th…
The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
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The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
…2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at the same time you spend 100,000 baht towards smoking, drinking, and going to clubs. Yet, you complain that merit is not helping you. If you died right now and did…
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
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 his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This ma…
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 experi…
Helping a Father Quit Drinking
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Helping a Father Quit Drinking
There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This ma…
In this narrative, a student seeks advice from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking due to violent behavior caused by alcohol. The father’s addiction brings shame and fear to the fami…
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
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Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
…nd a nod. I jump into the conversation that they have going on in which they are talking about the drinking question that happened in the recent meeting. “Yes,” Luang Por says. “It is like the smell of the …
In this meeting, Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for other…
The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
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The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
…the Lord Buddha story is that, in order for children to be successful in helping their fathers quit drinking, they themselves must be wholesome, and they must be role models that people can respect. Let your …
… models and gaining respect to effectively help their parents, especially in overcoming issues like drinking. By embodying wholesomeness and finding suitable approaches to communicate, children can not only s…
Understanding Family Problems: Addressing Alcoholism and Financial Struggles
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Understanding Family Problems: Addressing Alcoholism and Financial Struggles
…ildren do not know what to do. They want to respect their parents, but they realize how detrimental drinking is to their health. Perhaps one way to remedy the drinking is by refusing to buy the alcohol! But i…
… and financial issues. Children often feel helpless when a parent exhibits harmful behaviors due to drinking, yet they seek ways to support positive change. Advocating for healthier habits, children can becom…
The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
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The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
…ep our children from becoming slaves to gambling. Chapter 25 Children Who Want Their Father to Quit Drinking Many families may have faced the daily problem of seeing their father being drunk and belligerent. …
การพนันทำให้คนสูญเสียเงินและสุขภาพ พวกเขามักจะละเลยการนอนหลับและใช้เวลาที่ไม่ดีในชีวิต ทำให้คุณภาพชีวิตลดลง และไม่มีความมั่นคงในชีวิต นอกจากนี้ คุณพ่อที่ดื่มเหล้าสูงอาจทำให้ครอบครัวเครียด แต่เด็กๆ ยัง
The Impact of Meditation on Personal Development
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The Impact of Meditation on Personal Development
…son to be with after I had been meditating for some time. Because of meditation, I started to avoid drinking alcohol, even before I understood the five precepts. I felt that drinking alcohol made my meditatio…
This text discusses the transformative effects of meditation on personal behavior and decision-making. Initially, the author struggled with irritability, mood swings, and impulsive decisions. However,
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
…out the economy of morality, we are talking about how we must not follow the path to our own decay: drinking, dishonest nightlife, corrupt entertainment, gambling, associating with bad people, and laziness. T…
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
Understanding Compatibility in Marriage
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Understanding Compatibility in Marriage
…e and uncivil. The husband attends religious sessions at the temple while the wife is out gambling, drinking alcohol and being unfaithful. Type 3 - Ms Angel marrying Mr Ogre: Here, the wife is sweet and kind,…
This text discusses different types of marital relationships and how behaviors impact happiness. It categorizes couples into four types: fighting pairs, unmatchable types, abusive dynamics, and harmon
Journey to Harmony: A Testimony of Love and Understanding
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Journey to Harmony: A Testimony of Love and Understanding
… are amazed that we no longer quarrel. We do not fight anymore, and my husband has quit smoking and drinking. We converse with much more understanding now. Whenever I start to get irritated, my husband will s…
… a peaceful relationship, embracing positivity over quarrels. With her husband quitting smoking and drinking, their bond has strengthened, allowing them to communicate with understanding and joy. This persona…
Transformative Journey through Meditation
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Transformative Journey through Meditation
…y during opening hours I drank with customers, and even after the shop was closed I still continued drinking with my neighbours. My business eventually failed because I always gave the customers free drinks a…
…y of transformation through meditation. Initially, her life was chaotic, characterized by excessive drinking and failed businesses. After discovering Wat Phra Dhammakaya and engaging in meditation in 2003, sh…
Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
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Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
…xploit one another. 3.4.2. Endurance to resist the temptations of the six Roads to Ruin, which are: Drinking alcohol, enjoying the nightlife, going out to places of entertainment, gambling, associating with f…
…d habits and a breakdown of unity within families. It identifies the 'Roads to Ruin,' which include drinking, gambling, and associating with negative influences, that can weaken familial stability. By trainin…
The Roads That Lead to Ruin
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The Roads That Lead to Ruin
…t a year." Khun Yay continued asking, "Do you drink?" "Yes, I drink." "How much do you spend a year drinking alcohol with your friends?" "Khun Yay, if you multiplied the amount of money spent on cigarettes tw…
…being mindful of spending habits. Through a meaningful discussion about his expenses on smoking and drinking, he recognizes the need for change. This insight leads him to become more prudent with his finances…
The Impact of Meditation on Personal and Career Growth
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The Impact of Meditation on Personal and Career Growth
…scover our own nature and ourselves better,. In my own experience, meditation has helped me to quit drinking alcohol, avoid bad friends and attain both personal and career achievements. I feel like I would no…
…nce as it fosters a deeper understanding of oneself. Personally, it has transformed my life; I quit drinking alcohol, distanced myself from negative influences, and achieved both personal and career milestone…
Journey to Joy: Overcoming Hard Times
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Journey to Joy: Overcoming Hard Times
…n out before I could even conclude the case. In the end, I was left a penniless bankrupt. I started drinking and smoking heavily again. Soon, stress and depression returned. One thing that I was very proud of…
…describes how a heavy workload and neglecting meditation led to bankruptcy, pushing them into heavy drinking and smoking. Despite the hardships faced, the author reflects on their sense of pride in maintainin…
Journey to Joy: Embracing Buddhism and Meditation
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Journey to Joy: Embracing Buddhism and Meditation
…tation every day at the Dhammakaya meditation society in Woking. I have already stopped smoking and drinking with ease. I have learned about the five precepts and now live by these extremely sensible guidelin…
…nto daily life. The author highlights significant lifestyle changes, including quitting smoking and drinking, and adopting the five precepts, leading to wiser decision-making and a better understanding of mer…