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…e soullessness of everything. It is beyond our control and we cannot withhold it or possess it. For example, we are unable to prevent aging, sickness and death. If we thoroughly examine the body we believe b…

When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as sta

…ind an appropriate place to sit. This means one must know and show the proper level of respect. For example, it would be disrespectful to sit on a higher place than one's mother-in-law. Showing appropriate r…

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

… years ago, and what He discovered was much more profound and insightful. Let's take abortion as an example. If we look at this situation on the surface, we think that the unborn child did not have a choice.…

A senior monk once discussed kamma: "The word kamma is a neutral word that does not imply good or bad since kamma means action. An action always carries a consequence. Why do we feel full? It is becau

…r assignments 3) Our daily routine. Habits develop from the way we utilize the four requisites. For example, three children who are fed using different routines will develop different habits: The first child…

Where do Children's Habits come from? After parents learn that good children must not be troublesome, ignorant, or careless towards others, the question now is, how do parents cultivate these traits i

…ed to make a living. However, without morality to curb one's knowledge, children may misuse it. For example, a pharmacist may produce and traffic heroin instead of conducting research for a new medication. W…

utilize the four requisites, how they work, and how they conduct their daily activities. Parents can instill wholesomeness, intelligence, and compassion towards others by teaching their children respe

…tial, to be someone admired by their peers. They want to see them associated with good people whose example will inspire and improve them. The Warm Hearted Family. 196 Children Who Are Addicted to Apayamukha…

make sound judgments whether they should or should not do something. 2. Keeping your children away from Apayamukha. In the event where the children are already addicted to Apāyamukha, the only way to

…hildren they see his drunken and disorderly conduct and become belligerent too. They learn from his example and may grow up to be alcoholics themselves. A wife must correct this tendency in her children as d…

1) A husband strays because he lacks something from his wife Although this is a very difficult task, a wife needs to understand the shortcomings she may have which influenced her husband to cheat. Sea

…xpecting to see the outcomes immediately, and forgetting about common sense. "So let me give you an example. If we plant a seedling from a banana tree today, can we expect to eat bananas from that seedling t…

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 layper

… of our ability, and done in the right measure, for them to be effective. This is how we can set an example for our children to make them firmly believe that good deeds will always bring favorable outcomes, …

banana blossoms to eat with condiments. And yet we still have to wait a full year for the fruit. "The first stage of good deeds: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not,

… has not seen the fruit of his good deeds, then he must be told to be patient. 2. Locality Take for example the banana tree that grows next to a big water jar as opposed to one that grows in a dry area. The …

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

…xerting a full effort while staying within bounds can be employed when considering a promotion. For example, a banker was sent anonymous hostile notes by his subordinates. The reason behind this attack was t…

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

…ee. There are so many things that the eyes cannot see whose existence is unverified by science. For example, our mind and the physical heart are two different entities. When we feel sad or glad, these feelin…

more. From what I have told you, you may have to modify your efforts to fit with different circumstances. And soon you will find that the Law of Kamma is absolute, and the right action, thorough and n

…s life. However, the manifestation of his kammic fruit will be a function of his state of mind. For example, if his state of mind is filled with evil (he thinks and acts maliciously), his present evil action…

"Bhikkhus, my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should contin

…alms rather than the unfortunate realms, in this life and hereafter, until you reach Nibbana." This example as given by the respected senior monk speaks to the third issue. I highly respect this senior monk …

should think in this way. As long as the monks do not seriously break the monastic discipline, you should think that you are giving alms to them to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditati

… Alavakā Giant, a demon who was easily angered, He conquered his anger with Khanti (endurance). For example, He endured whatever the Giant demanded or proposed. In the end, the Giant succumbed to the Lord Bu…

teaching ourselves humility and modesty. There may be times when an apology is required. Some difficulties are caused by our own carelessness, perhaps by damaging others' possessions, which can be sol

… Lord Buddha's solution towards this situation was to remain calm and silent. Such a case is a good example to other venerable monks and respected adults who face the same situation. In some situations, sile…

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,