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Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Ideally, he/she should be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingly knowledgeable of the truths about life (be enlightened), and all his knowledge m

In this passage, we delve into the qualities of an ideal mentor and the essence of the Buddha's teachings. The ideal mentor is someone who is not only intelligent and virtuous but also knowledgeable f

Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 22 Good Deeds and Their Outcomes Whenever someone is facing a situation that s/he considers unfair, s/he will start to think, "There is no such thing as good de

Part Five discusses how perceptions of fairness impact beliefs about good and bad deeds. Many feel that good deeds do not guarantee favorable outcomes while bad actions might yield rewards. This chapt

Part Five: Truth for the Family that good deeds will always bring favorable outcomes and vice versa. Important to Remember: 1. The first stage of good deeds: When we have done something good, even if

Part Five of the text discusses the importance of good deeds within a familial context. It details four stages of good deeds: self-satisfaction from the initial act, the development of a virtuous pers

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

Part Five: Truth for the Family have this kind of person as a subordinate, s/he should be ready to prove his actual accomplishments. This person may deserve a single level promotion. 3. If a person ha

In the context of family and personal development, the Law of Kamma emphasizes the importance of right actions leading to favorable outcomes. Promotion is based on actual accomplishments, with a clear

Chand’s father was a good family man but he was addicted to alcohol. He was gentle when sober, but unpleasant when drunk. One day, he became so drunk that he fell asleep under the house while the fami

Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w

At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so t

In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wanting to help him accumulate merits in his later years, the author faced the challenge of persuad

Direct benefits. 1. For people who no longer suffer from desire or lust, and have become an Arahant, they will receive the benefits as follows: a. All of your old suffering from the past will disappea

Achieving Arahant status brings both direct and indirect benefits. Directly, individuals free from desire will see past suffering vanish, prevent future suffering, and embody good moral conduct, becom

Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Moral Discipline (silamaya) - Observing moral behavior by restraining our speech and actions to do only good; not causing turmoil for others. 3. Meditation Practice

Part Five discusses vital practices for families to cultivate a moral lifestyle. It highlights the importance of moral discipline (silamaya), meditation (bhavanamaya), and humility (apacayanamaya) amo

Part Five: Truth for the Family 3. We can achieve a higher state of purity. If we seriously concentrate on attracting goodness to us, we will become happier individuals who will be powerful magnets to

In this section, we focus on achieving a higher state of purity by concentrating on attracting goodness. By eliminating negative behaviors such as greed, we can end selfishness and embrace generosity.

Part Seven: Appendixes Groups of Six: Six Roads to Ruin (Apāyamukha): 1. Drinking intoxicating liquors 2. Wandering abroad at night; nightlife 3. Indulging in entertainment: theatres, saloons, bars, e

Part Seven of the text outlines critical moral lessons including the six roads to ruin, which encompass detrimental behaviors such as alcohol consumption, nightlife, and poor friendships. It contrasts

Chapter 7 Speech of Luang Por Dhammajayo The Abbot of Dhammakaya Temple Good afternoon Dr. Michael Nobel, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the Dhammakaya Temple. On behalf of the

In this speech, Luang Por Dhammajayo, the Abbot of Dhammakaya Temple, welcomes esteemed guests, particularly Dr. Michael Nobel. He acknowledges the significant contributions of the Nobel family toward

Speech of Luang Por Dhammajayo thought, speech and action, is the real cause of ten- sions. From conflict at the individual level, grief spreads quickly to the global community, drawing the world towa

Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes that individual thought, speech, and action contribute to global tensions. To achieve world peace, individuals must first attain inner calm. By fostering peace within o

sabbadānam dhammaḍaṇam jināti the gift of dhamma excels all gifts Dh.354 The publication of this book for retail and distribution in the name of the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation

This publication by the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation highlights the profound impact of Dhamma, emphasizing that the gift of Dhamma excels all gifts (Dh.354). It pays tribute to the bene

because all of their money is lost. When they win, it is never enough. With each passing day, they can lose their jobs and other important things without even realizing it. 4) Gambling destroys one’s

Gambling not only leads to financial loss but also severely impacts health and family relationships. Those engaged in gambling often neglect their well-being, resulting in stress and disease. The cycl

Hope and Willpower In 1988, I lost my beloved daughter, Yve, in an accident. She died at a public hospital in Sydney, Australia. She was disabled and would go to the hospital for short periodic treatm

In 1988, the author lost her daughter Yve in a tragic hospital accident. Yve, a 7-year-old with disabilities, became victim to a horrific event that left her family devastated. The author navigated th

Love and Family meditation is necessary apart from working. On weekdays, I meditate for at least 30 to 60 minutes. On Sundays, I will meditate with Luang Phaw Dhammajayo during every session of the sa

In Japan, where technology thrives yet the suicide rate is high, meditation is crucial for mental well-being. I meditate daily to cope with workplace stress, which can negatively affect family life. J

Journey to Joy wrong turns while driving, bump into objects and commit other errors that frustrated my wife because they occurred too frequently. Meditation improved my mental clarity, reducing the fr

This text discusses the transformative effects of meditation on personal awareness and relationships. The author shares experiences of navigating life's challenges, highlighting the importance of focu

Knowledge and Career force the sales team and verbally offend them in order to meet sales goals. Instead, I used pleasant words to motivate them to perform better and advised and directed them patient

This text discusses an approach to leadership that emphasizes kindness and motivation over fear tactics. The author's positive interaction with the sales team led to a significant increase in performa

Journey to Joy 122 became more calm and patient. We listened more and showed more interest in each other. My husband was happy to see that I became more jovial. He once told me that I looked younger b

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares a transformative experience of how meditation enhances personal happiness and familial relationships. Through daily meditation, she discovers calmness and patien