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Lady Visakha: A Pioneering Upasika in Buddhism
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Lady Visakha: A Pioneering Upasika in Buddhism
Who was Lady Visakha? Visakha, a supreme Upasika [a Buddhist laywoman], was a very important person in Buddhism. She was responsible for the construction of Wat Buppharam, one of many ashrams, a cent
Lady Visakha was a prominent Upasika who played a vital role in Buddhism. She built Wat Buppharam in Savatthi, contributing an extraordinary fortune. She initiated the tradition of offering robes for
The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhists
The text emphasizes the importance of supporting the Sangha community and not generalizing negative perceptions from a few individuals. It highlights a situation where a layperson questioned the respe
Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
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Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
families, have everything they want, but receive little parental supervision. These children have the highest chance of becoming unwholesome. Children of Type IV families receive continuous knowledge
เนื้อหานี้เกี่ยวกับการเลี้ยงดูเด็กตามหลักธรรมของพระพุทธเจ้า โดยนำเสนอคำสอนที่ช่วยให้เด็กเติบโตเป็นคนดี โดยเน้น 3 คุณสมบัติสำคัญ ได้แก่ ไม่มีความยุ่งยาก, มีสติปัญญา และมีความเมตตา ผู้ปกครองควรพิจารณาคุ
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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 resp
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 Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
group. He knows that a tight budget will lead to lower quality and over budgeting will lead to wastefulness. He must be honest; corruption for his own or his friends’ benefit must not occur. Organiza
To raise children to be intelligent and virtuous, parents need to impart knowledge and practice good values. Effective budget management is essential; children learn from parents’ examples to navigate
Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave
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Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave
Chapter 8 Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave "A parent's love can harm children." This sentence may go against the feelings of parents, but in reality there are
This chapter discusses the unintended consequences of parental love that can harm children, emphasizing the importance of not defending children when they misbehave. It highlights that taking a child'
The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
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The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
children. They must strictly adhere to the following three virtues: wisdom, discipline and loving kindness. This way, parents will have a chance to conceive a wonderful child. They will be good role m
This text highlights the crucial roles parents must fulfill to nurture well-behaved children. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom, discipline, and loving kindness in parenting. As children grow, pa
Raising Our Children to be Good People
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Raising Our Children to be Good People
Chapter 10 Raising Our Children to be Good People In a society saturated with media, many parents are worried that their children will succumb to bad influences. How do we protect our children from t
In today's media-rich environment, many parents fear for the moral upbringing of their children. To cultivate good character, it's essential to focus on four key strategies: being a positive role mode
The Sacred Formula for Success in Meditation
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The Sacred Formula for Success in Meditation
minds only when they practice meditation until their minds reach a profound level of peacefulness and becomes so bright that they are able to see their minds through the brightness. Most people in
This text highlights the importance of meditation for achieving a peaceful mind and clarity. It discusses the connection between meditation practice and the avoidance of defilements, urging people to
Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
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Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
1. Teach your children. In a household where children have not developed bad behavior, then they should be taught about right and wrong and how to demonstrate self-discipline. 2. Address the problem
This content discusses the crucial role of parents in guiding their children to develop good behavior and self-discipline. It emphasizes the immediate need to address any self-destructive behaviors. F
Understanding the Foundation of a Strong Marriage
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Understanding the Foundation of a Strong Marriage
for some length of time, the initial infatuation dissipated and they saw their husbands and wives sometimes at their worse behavior. Whether this other side of him or her leads to small or large confl
เมื่อจีนความรักในช่วงแรกจางหาย พวกเขามองเห็นความจริงที่ไม่สมบูรณ์ในชีวิตคู่ของตน พระพุทธเจ้าแนะนำคุณสมบัติ 4 ประการในการเลือกคู่ครองที่ดี ได้แก่ การเข้าใจกรรม, การปฏิบัติตามศีล, การช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น, แ
Gambling Never Made Anyone Rich
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Gambling Never Made Anyone Rich
Chapter 24 Gambling Never Made Anyone Rich Even before the first whistle in a soccer match is blown, borrowed money, salaries, school tuition and the allowances of many people, have already been
บทนี้พูดถึงผลกระทบที่มีต่อครอบครัวจากการพนันซึ่งทำให้เงินที่ควรใช้ในชีวิตประจำวันแทนที่จะถูกใช้ในการเล่นพนัน นักพนันวางเดิมพันด้วยเงินกู้และเงินที่ต้องจ่ายให้กับครอบครัว แต่สุดท้ายผลลัพธ์กลับไม่มีใครร
The Destructive Impact of Gambling on Society
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The Destructive Impact of Gambling on Society
These penniless people, who have lost all their money on gambling, will then turn to the bookies for loans. If they cannot come up with the money to repay their debt, they will resort to criminal acti
This text discusses the severe consequences of gambling addiction, highlighting its effects on honesty, wisdom, and time management. Addicts may resort to criminal activities and lose sight of honorab
The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
Even the Lord Buddha, once enlightened, did not immediately return to Kapilavattthu City to give a Dhamma talk to his father. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened.
After attaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha chose not to return immediately to Kapilavattthu to teach his father. Instead, he focused on sharing his wisdom with the people of Magadha to build his reput
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid o
This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the dive
Celebrating Diverse Connections: Personalities and Families
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Celebrating Diverse Connections: Personalities and Families
JAN RATTANAWICHAI & PER NEILSEN KALATRONG APAIRATANA JESPER FALENTINE VILHELM ANDERSEN KHAMPOUA-TAYKHAM NAOVARANGSY KITTAYA SODSRIPHASUK PETER AND JOHANNES MADSEN LAMDUAN AND CLAUS PUGGARD AND FAMILY
This text presents a rich tapestry of names and connections, showcasing the diversity and interpersonal relationships of different individuals and families. Each name signifies unique stories and cult
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
This is the OCR result from the image: --- This is the way of life that our Thai ancestors inherited long ago. However, how their heritages will be revived and supported depends on one major truth:
การฝึกฝนการมีจิตใจที่ไม่เก็บความแค้นผ่านการปฏิบัติธรรมที่เรียกว่า 'อุสาหะ' หรือ 'การยอมรับความทุกข์' เป็นวิธีหนึ่งที่แนวทางของบรรพบุรุษไทยชี้ให้เห็น เพื่อคืนค่าความเชื่อมโยงในครอบครัว โดยเริ่มจากการฝึ
The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
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The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arunhatans in the family. They are the first teachers to their children. There is a Thai saying that at the parents’ feet are gateways to the heaven
In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as the first teachers and gateways to heaven. Thai children demonstrate respect by bowing at their feet and caring for them in old age. Neglecting elderly pa
The Importance of Honoring Elders
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The Importance of Honoring Elders
grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents’ virtues to their children, both in the grandparents’ presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l
การเคารพและดูแลผู้สูงอายุไม่เพียงแต่ส่งผลกระทบต่อคุณภาพชีวิตของพวกเขา แต่ยังสะท้อนพฤติกรรมที่ลูกๆ จะมีต่อพ่อแม่ในอนาคตเช่นกัน โดยการเป็นตัวอย่างที่ดี พ่อแม่ช่วยฝึกฝนลูกๆ ให้รู้จักความกตัญญูและการเคารพ
The Significance of Blessing in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Blessing in Thai Culture
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
คำว่าอวยพรในภาษาไทยหมายถึง 'วาระ' ซึ่งแปลว่าเป็นการให้สิ่งที่ดีที่สุดแก่กัน การอวยพรมีความสำคัญในวัฒนธรรมไทย โดยเฉพาะในการส่งผ่านคุณธรรมและความดีงามจากผู้สูงอายุไปยังเยาวชน ผ่านการเล่าเรื่องและพฤติกรร