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Creating Harmony in the Family
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Creating Harmony in the Family
Dinner is an important meal that should be reserved for the family. Missing it would be unfortunate since everyone must tend to their own personal things after dinner. Some will do homework while othe
Dinner is a vital meal for family bonding, preventing unresolved issues and conflicts. While some families resort to separate dinners and television, true warmth comes from shared meals. Couples shoul
Understanding Family Challenges: Foolishness and Disconnection
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Understanding Family Challenges: Foolishness and Disconnection
Problem #2: The problem of foolishness, of not keeping up with the world, people, and of surrendering to defilements. This problem occurs when people's intelligence, knowledge and ability are not at t
The text discusses two primary family problems: foolishness, where individuals fail to keep up with family members in adapting to changes, leading to issues like blame and family discord; and being ti
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, ph
Dhamma for Laypersons and the Four Levels of Beauty
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Dhamma for Laypersons and the Four Levels of Beauty
A person who has the Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharāvās-dhamma) must display four regular habits: 1. Habit of Responsibility – Whatever the task at hand, he must do it to the best of his ability, in t
A person who follows the Dhamma for Laypersons exhibits four habits: responsibility, self-training, endurance, and sacrifice. These traits ensure self-reliance and leadership within families. In marri
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
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The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life Room Purpose(s) Bedroom To build up courage by 1) doing good deeds 2) pra
This text outlines the distinct purposes of the five rooms in life: Bedroom for courage, Bathroom for vitality, Kitchen for energy, Dressing Room for intelligence, and Workroom for wealth. Emphasizing
Understanding the Root Causes of Life's Problems through Buddhism
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Understanding the Root Causes of Life's Problems through Buddhism
Summary Concepts - The root causes of life's problems include economic problems, conflicts, and defilements - The Lord Buddha's Teachings aim to correct the root causes of life's problems - Buddhism c
This text discusses the root causes of life's problems, including economic issues, conflicts, and mental defilements, proposing that the Teachings of the Lord Buddha offer comprehensive solutions. By
The Heart of the Family
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The Heart of the Family
Chapter 1 The Heart of the Family When our hearts cease to function, it means we have passed away from this world. This is the same for the family. If the heart of the family stops functioning, the fa
Chapter 1 discusses the vital role of love and understanding in a family. It emphasizes that a family is not just living together, but requires a functioning heart to thrive. Strong relationships are
Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
The following is the extracted text from the image: --- The following subject matter is very important for all families; whoever wants to get married, whoever wants to have children, whoever wants t
Understanding family dynamics is essential for those looking to marry or raise children. This text emphasizes the importance of Dhamma for Laypersons, outlining four critical elements: truthfulness, s
King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
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King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
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
In ancient times, when reaching Magadha, Tanachai requested King Pasantikosol to establish a new town named Sakethu due to its convenience for his large retinue. The significance of this town is noted
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
Networking with a Dharma Politizer We worship money as God and morality is lost. When we do this, we begin to associate with ‘bad’ people, or people who lead us away from the very thing that would he
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
Endurance and Gentleness in Family Life
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Endurance and Gentleness in Family Life
words, it is the ability to have endurance for others' weaknesses. Once the couple is married and begins living together, there will be many responsibilities one must undertake for one's spouse and on
In family life, endurance and gentleness are crucial for managing responsibilities and conflicts. As couples live together, they must cultivate patience for each other's weaknesses and practice calmne
The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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
Understanding Family: A Modern Perspective
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Understanding Family: A Modern Perspective
Part One: Family Life Chapter 1 What is a Family? Defining the "Modern Family" is challenging because 'family' is a word which carries various meanings for cultures throughout the world. There are, in
In this chapter, we explore the concept of family, highlighting the challenges in defining a 'modern family.' Families come in various forms, influenced by cultural contexts. However, the universal tr
Dhamma for Laypersons: Cultivating Good Habits
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Dhamma for Laypersons: Cultivating Good Habits
A person who has the Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharavas-dhamma) must display four regular habits: 1. Habit of Responsibility - Whatever the task at hand, he must do it to the best of his ability, in term
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Overcoming Kilesa: A Buddhist Perspective
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Overcoming Kilesa: A Buddhist Perspective
learn how to improve and "win" the internal battle against our own kilesa. Although people generally recognize the fact that they acquire bad habits throughout their lives, they may not recognize that
This book explores the concept of kilesa, or our negative tendencies and habits, through a Buddhist lens. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our imperfections and understanding that the acc
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
The Virtues of a Good Teacher
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The Virtues of a Good Teacher
holdes that knowledge. A good trainer must guide the pupil to utilize knowledge only in a positive and beneficial way. That way, knowledge will be useful not only for the one who possesses that knowle
A good teacher plays a pivotal role in guiding students to use knowledge positively. Essential qualities include understanding the ingredients to effective teaching, instilling good habits, and creati
Formation of Habits
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Formation of Habits
Formation of Habits • The work which is done in each of the five rooms • Attitude toward the consumption of the four necessities in these rooms • The way to consume the four necessities in these rooms
The text discusses the formation of habits across five key areas of life, emphasizing proper training for cultivating good habits. It highlights attitudes towards necessities and living together, as w
Formation of Habits
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Formation of Habits
Formation of Habits . The work which is done in each of the five rooms . Attitude toward the consumption of the four necessities in these rooms . The way to consume the four necessities in these rooms
This text discusses the formation of habits in various aspects of life, focusing on the work done in different areas and attitudes towards basic necessities. It emphasizes the importance of good habit