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The second type of elderly person is called "A Fruitful Person," a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar

The text discusses the qualities of 'Fruitful Persons,' elderly individuals who exemplify self-sufficiency and altruism. They live by Buddhist principles, offer alms, adhere to precepts, and meditate

What is a blessing? Blessing is called vara in the Pali language. The meaning of vara is progress and happiness. A blessing means the act of giving the very best. Therefore, when the elderly give a bl

Blessing, or vara in Pali, signifies giving the very best to loved ones. In Thai culture, it's a cherished tradition where elders bless their descendants, promoting progress and happiness. This nightl

family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family and problems can only increase. Since our ancestors fully understood this fact, they led their desce

This text discusses the impact of family members fighting over property and money, highlighting how such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our ancestors recognized this issue and encouraged giving

The Buddha answered this question in one word: benevolence. That is to say mutual benevolence, the practice the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence (Sāngahavatthu), promote happiness in living togethe

The Buddha highlighted benevolence as key to mutual happiness. The Four Universal Forms include: 1. Giving (Dāna) – sharing wealth and support fosters a positive atmosphere. 2. Pleasant Speech (Piyavā

Suzanne Jeffrey “The Dhamma is sphere shaped. If we put our mind in the center of the Dhamma, then we will be bright all of the time and get rid of our defilements. Center of the center, middle of th

In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi

Part Three: Problems Within the Family Chapter 12 What's Wrong With My Children? The love we have for our children motivates us to work hard so that we earn money for not only the four requisites, but

In this chapter, the author discusses the complexities of raising children with love while avoiding the pitfalls of overindulgence. Parents often work hard to provide comfort and avoid their children

Buddhist View on Sex Luang Por 36 : One thing you have to bear in mind is that before leading a life in priesthood, all Buddhist monks were once ordinary laypeople. But they consider the lives of layp

In Buddhism, before taking ordination, monks were once laypeople. They view lay life as filled with burdens that hinder understanding of Dhamma. Engaging in daily life leads to temporary pleasures, ak

52. MEDITATIVE POWER When it comes to meditation, I have practiced thoroughly and became so proficient that I can comprehend everything, knowing what and where everything is. When it comes time to m

This text discusses the practice of meditation, highlighting the author's proficiency in achieving a deep understanding and focus during sessions. The author emphasizes the importance of separating me

6 I.THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS 14 The Eight Worldly Conditions 16 The World Of Defiled Minds 18 Improve Oneself First 20 Stronger Defilement... Weaker Wisdom 24 22 Separation is Normal Suffering is U

12 12 VII. THE TRUE REFUGE 148 Goal of Life 150 Never Retreat... Never Regress 152 Task for the Mind 154 The True Refuge 156 The Chance and the Choice 158 Extinguishing 160 Ending Problems 162 Be Your

หนังสือเล่มนี้ถ่ายทอดแนวคิดเพื่อการเติบโตส่วนบุคคล ผ่านแนวทางการสร้างความเข้มแข็งภายในและกลไกในการเผชิญปัญหาที่คนเราพบเจอ ในแต่ละบทของเล่มนี้ ผู้เขียนชี้ให้เห็นถึงคุณค่าของความเป็นตัวของตัวเอง ความสำค

THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS I The Eight Worldly Conditions The eight things associated with worldly life are gain and loss, honour and dishonour, happiness and misery, praise and blame. All of these a

The eight worldly conditions are gain and loss, honour and dishonour, happiness and misery, and praise and blame. These are inevitable for all individuals regardless of their willingness to accept the

gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Conduct #1: Eyes like the kno

This text delves into four magic forms of conduct symbolizing virtues for mental clarity, derived from natural observations made by our grandparents. Each metaphor teaches important life lessons aimed

Suzanne Jeffrey Luang Pu - Grandfather Monk. In this book, I use the designation for the re-discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique, Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam, who was the Abbot of Wat PakNa

This text introduces key terms within the realm of Dhammakaya Meditation, focusing on figures like Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of tem

Senior Citizens Never fear from the concerns of the more senior citizens in society is courage in the face if coming of death. Many old people are uncomfortable with the approach of death and for some

Many senior citizens grapple with the fear of death and the possibility of neglect from loved ones. Some choose to distract themselves with material comforts or focus on their grandchildren rather tha

Buddhist View on Sex Monica meaning of both a sexual relationship and marriage. They will prefer sexual pleasure to a meaningful relationship with someone. The heart will lose its innocence as it is f

The text discusses the Buddhist view on sex, emphasizing the importance of meaningful relationships over mere sexual pleasure. It highlights how sexual passion can lead to negative emotions such as je

YUWA CAMP was fun, happy and educative. All mentors were kind. I am sure the newcomers will have good time there just like I had. YUWA CAMP taught me to become a self-reliant, competent and good perso

YUWA CAMP is a joyful and educational experience that fosters self-reliance and good character in children. Mentors and participants share their positive experiences, friendships made, and the values

28 28 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS VIII No Fear for Death There is no pain exceeding the pain from death. When one is dying, one might be attacked with severe pain. It could be very strong so that one

เนื้อหาครอบคลุมถึงความเจ็บปวดที่เกิดจากความตายซึ่งยากที่จะเปรียบเทียบกับความเจ็บปวดอื่น ๆ ในชีวิต ผู้คนสามารถเผชิญกับความเจ็บปวดที่รุนแรงจนต้องการออกจากร่างกายทันที การเผชิญหน้ากับความตายอย่างมีสติและ

32 32 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS X Don't be Reckless 3 June 2007 When contemplating the reality of all animate and inanimate beings like humans, animals, trees, mountains, buildings or the earth itse

In contemplating the shared reality of all beings, we encounter a cycle of existence where everything is destined to take shape, exist temporarily, and ultimately perish. This includes not only human

Since the knowledge we learned at school could be too limited to produce effective solutions, we must learn more from the Lord Buddha's knowhow in order to solve problems in this world righteously and

Children of broken families often display certain characteristics such as disobedience and negative attitudes. Obviously, that is not something that is desirable. Why did these children’s families fal

Children from broken families often exhibit disobedience and negative behaviors, stemming from a lack of family unity. Issues arise when family members have differing schedules, leading to reduced int