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Luang Por's STORY 21 Luang Por Dhammajayo was born Chaiyaboon Suddhipol on April 22, 1944, to the family of Janyong and Juree Suddhipol. He grew up in a small house on the bank of the Chao Praya Rive

Luang Por Dhammajayo, born Chaiyaboon Suddhipol on April 22, 1944, in Singburi, Thailand, had a keen interest in Buddhism from a young age. Raised by an engineer father, he frequently attended boardin

After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there

This text uses the metaphor of growing banana plants to illustrate that good deeds require time and favorable conditions to yield positive outcomes. Just as banana plants take a year to bear fruit, go

Chapter 32 Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts It is not an overstatement to say that teaching children to abide by the Five Precepts is the most important responsibility of their parents;

บทที่ 32 ให้คำแนะนำแก่พ่อแม่เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการสอนเด็กให้ปฏิบัติตามห้าข้อปฏิบัติ ซึ่งถือเป็นความรับผิดชอบที่สำคัญที่สุดที่พ่อแม่มีต่อเด็กและสังคม โดยเน้นว่าเป็นการกำหนดอนาคตของเด็กและประเทศชาติ น

4. We shall not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words. 5. We shall not consume intoxicants such as addictive drugs and alcohol. These Precepts are needed to keep peace on earth.

The Five Precepts, known before the birth of Buddha, are vital for maintaining peace on earth. They quantify human behavior: observing all means being fully human while deviating leads to increasing a

Chapter 33 **Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand** Once, I had the chance to observe a senior monk simplify the Five Precepts for the children. The writer was impressed with

In this chapter, a senior monk demonstrates how to simplify the Five Precepts for children. The focus is on making these fundamental teachings understandable through engaging dialogue. The Five Precep

How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? Conclusion When I was a student, I started training myself to observe Let

The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author recounts a practice from their student days of making daily res

Chapter 34 Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus. The practice helps to strengthen the mind so that it will not be easily div

Meditation is vital for training children’s minds to focus, helping them resist temptations. Parents should inspire a love for meditation from a young age to enhance their ability to absorb guidance.

PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI Discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Method Famously known as Luang Por Wat Paknam, one of the most Venerated Buddhist monks in the history of Thailand, Phramongkolthepmuni was

Phramongkolthepmuni, born Sodh Mikaewn-oi, was a significant figure in Thai Buddhism. Born on October 10, 1884, in Suphanburi, he displayed unwavering determination and compassion from a young age. Hi

benefits in contributing for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a Buddha image, as she

Contributing a Buddha image is portrayed as a noble deed, ensuring the contributor's lasting merit and a peaceful afterlife. The narrator reflects on their grandmother's significant contributions, emp

I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is

The narrative emphasizes the unexpected nature of life, highlighting the author's struggle to prioritize ordination amidst personal and familial obligations. With deteriorating health in family member

Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffer

Chapter 36 discusses the importance of recognizing the value of life and living each moment with full awareness. Despite life's brevity, people often indulge in fleeting pleasures that lead to sufferi

"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the

ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ

“Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won’t have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi

ในช่วงเวลาสุดท้ายของชีวิตพ父า ขอให้พยายามทำให้ท่านมีจิตใจแจ่มใสและไม่เครียด โดยการทำบุญในนามของท่านอาจช่วยให้จิตใจสดใสขึ้น แม้ท่านจะไม่มีความเชื่อในพุทธศาสนา ความสำคัญอยู่ที่สภาพจิตใจที่มีต่อชีวิตหลังค

Later, when the lives of these elderly people come to an end, their possessions will be given to their children. So, they will allow their adult children to be the caretakers of their fortunes. They a

This text discusses how elderly individuals, known as 'The Fruitful Person', prepare for their final days by passing on their possessions to their children. They reflect on their lives with pride, ens

How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her b

The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e

Family and friends at Dhammajayo Bhikkhu’s ordination

Since we must seek refuge in our own wisdom in times of sorrow and happiness, we can appreciate that the Lord Buddha’s supreme wisdom (of how to lead one’s life) is indeed comparable to none. His pure

In times of sorrow and happiness, the wisdom of the Lord Buddha guides us on how to live right. His teachings illuminate the causes of life’s vicissitudes, emphasizing the Law of Kamma, where good or

observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability

การปฏิบัติอ austerity จึงเป็นทางเลือกสำหรับผู้ที่ต้องการสร้างนิสัยแห่งความระมัดระวัง โดยการใช้ชีวิตตามแบบอย่างพระสงฆ์และการแยกแยะด้านความต้องการและความอยาก พระพุทธเจ้าได้มอบกฎใช้อาศัยในภูมิประเทศต่างก

1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W

In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on monks and creating confusion. Internal Fools, on the other hand, are Buddhists

hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel

The survival of Buddhism in Thailand is under threat due to abandoned temples and corrupt practices. The Dhammakaya Temple, however, stands resilient, guided by Buddhist principles imparted by its fou