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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
… Eight Worldly Conditions. The purpose of meditation practice is to familiarize ourselves with the experience of a calm and peaceful state of mind. When we face loss of fortune, loss of prestige, criticism, o…
ข้อความจากบรรพบุรุษระบุว่า เราต้องตระหนักว่าในโลกนี้มีทั้งความพอใจและความผิดหวัง ซึ่งสอนให้เรารู้จักการทำสมาธิเพื่อความสงบและเข้มแข็ง เมื่อเราประสบกับการสูญเสียหรือความวิตกกังวล ให้เรารักษาจิตใจให้เงี
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
Chapter 5 The Birth of a Meritorious Person Everyone feels excited when there is a new addition to the family. Some of these families are so elated they invite monks to receive offerings at their hom
This chapter discusses the elation families experience with the arrival of a new child. It poses deep questions about human existence, our beginnings, and…
Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
…ermed it the third law of motion. In terms of Dhamma we can say that whatever your action, you will experience its consequences in return." Scientists discovered this law of the physical world and the world acc…
… both good and bad kamma is highlighted, examining how merit affects family dynamics and individual experiences. Overall, it reveals the complexity of karma, encouraging deeper contemplation rather than mere su…
Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
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Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
…her to offer alms herself. For a person who loved to chant in a previous existence, when his mother experiences the sickness, he will trigger her to chant in order to gain relief. When the mother chants and med…
This text discusses the concept of kamma and the importance of performing good deeds for future happiness. It emphasizes that an unborn child's merits can influence their mother to perform acts of kin
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
… In practice, parents must teach them to respect and listen to the elders' words of wisdom and life experiences, and learn about the ever-changing world and people. Dhamma wisdom comes from seven sources. When…
This text discusses the importance of teaching children the four requisites—respect, discipline, and endurance. It emphasizes the balance between worldly wisdom and Dhamma wisdom, highlighting how bot
Raising a Child to be Wholesome
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Raising a Child to be Wholesome
…hamma Disciplines are rooted in the Five Precepts: Children that don’t keep the Five Precepts will experience problems in their adult life, such as in their marriage. And if life is unfavorable, they may commi…
การเลี้ยงดูเด็กให้เป็นคนดีนั้นมีพื้นฐานมาจากการให้วินัยในชีวิตทั้งด้านโลกและธรรม โดยพ่อแม่จำเป็นต้องเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดีผ่านพฤติกรรมของตนเอง เพื่อสอนให้เด็กมีวินัยในด้านต่างๆ เช่น การพูด, เวลา, ความสะอาด
The Impact of Family Dining Dynamics
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The Impact of Family Dining Dynamics
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
…uding physical altercations if tensions run high. This highlights the importance of shared mealtime experiences in fostering family harmony, as regular interactions can mitigate emotional conflicts.
Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
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Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
In the end, she made the decision to ask a respected senior monk at a temple. She told him that her two sisters were still in school. When they graduated and could look after themselves, there would b
… emphasizes the importance of resolving disputes early to prevent lasting rifts. He shares personal experiences from his childhood, where his father taught discipline through respect for seniority and household…
Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
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Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
I myself encountered this problem and felt the hopelessness. This experience prompted me to go through my notes on the teachings of Luang Phaw. Luang Phaw said that when he w…
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงประสบการณ์ส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนเกี่ยวกับการเงิน พร้อมแนวทางจากความรู้ของลุงพ่อที่เน้นการออมเงินมากกว่าการใช้จ่าย ผู้เขียนเล่าถึงความช่วยเหลือที่ได้รับจากแม่ในการจัดการด้านการเงิน โดยยกต
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
… on his own struggles with family addiction. He advises patience and perseverance, sharing personal experiences to highlight the complexities of confronting a loved one’s addiction. The student is encouraged to…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
… obtain the exact same benefits He obtained, and there have been millions of His followers who have experienced these benefits.
The mentor should have a clear biography and proven life history. Lord Buddha fits this as His documented life is a testament to His wisdom and virtue. He sought truth independently, achieving enlight
The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
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The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
vacation. The poster shows a mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing d
…ing the importance of ordaining while one's mother is alive, as a symbol of gratitude. The personal experience of the writer showcases the joy of ordination, demonstrating that true happiness can be achieved wi…
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one’s past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of the Tripitaka. Unfort
…father and health crises, he recognizes the unconditional love of his mother and grandmother. These experiences drive him to seek ordination post-college, aiming to repay their love and ensure their peace of mi…
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
…s will lead a person to the unfortunate realms. The force of bad kamma effects will lead to painful experiences corresponding to that person's actions in his current existence. These principle guidelines are c…
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif
The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
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The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
Chapter 37 The Last Moment of a Father’s Life One day, a lady came to seek advice from a respected senior monk about how to care for her dying father; Buddhists consider this an important task of any
…s chapter discusses the importance of caring for dying parents in Buddhism, shared through a lady's experience seeking advice from a senior monk. Her father's absence and the moral lessons highlight the signifi…
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
bad deeds, in his last moment of life, he will experience great suffering. "As a daughter, you should stay close to your father. When the chance arises, g…
The passage highlights the significance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering alms, and encouraging chanting to alleviate suffering. It emphasizes
Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
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Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
… they instilled them with a moral education, story-telling, Dhamma-storytelling, and their own life experiences, all of which were valuable and useful for the little ones to follow. These good examples reminded…
The second type of elderly individual, termed 'A Fruitful Person', exemplifies philanthropy and self-sufficiency. These individuals have not only prepared well for their later years but have also enga
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
… practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such a practice, you can go to a temple and dwell under a long-handed umbrella for a few nights. Th…
The text explores how practicing austerity on Buddhist Holy Days helps individuals distinguish between needs and wants. By practicing under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultiv
The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
…easy to find an appropriate topic to teach. Clues can be found on people's faces. Typically, people experience a variety of problems in their lives, and often, their suffering appears on their faces. So, the mo…
บทเรียนจากหลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำเน้นความสะอาด ความขยันในการสอนธรรม และการฝึกสมาธิเป็นสูตรศักดิ์สิทธิ์ในการสร้างวัด การสอนธรรมแก่ผู้มีศรัทธา รวมถึงการฝึกสมาธิเพื่อเข้าถึงนิโรธและการสิ้นสุดของกิเลส ถือเป็นแนว
The Lord Buddha - The Role Model of Wisdom
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The Lord Buddha - The Role Model of Wisdom
Chapter 44 The Lord Buddha - The Role Model of Wisdom Having experienced much in life, we clearly understand the meaning of vicissitudes. No one gains merely fortune or mi…
In Chapter 44, we learn from the Lord Buddha about the duality of life, encompassing both joy and sorrow. It emphasizes the importance of moderation in happiness and the courage to overcome sorrow. Th