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Part Five: Truth for the Family But does that mean that we should not put in the effort? Not exactly. It just means that it may take time to bear fruit someday. After three or four months, although th

บทที่นี้เน้นความสำคัญของการมีความอดทนและสภาพแวดล้อมที่เอื้อต่อการเห็นผลของการกระทำดี โดยนำการเพาะปลูกกล้วยมาเป็นสัญลักษณ์ เรื่องราวชี้ให้เห็นว่าทุกอย่างต้องใช้เวลา เช่นเดียวกับการเก็บกล้วยที่ต้องรอถึง

Part One: Family Life The fact that people all are born humans, but vary in the amount of happiness or dukkha (suffering) is an indication that the fruits of Kamma exist and their retribution is deriv

In this text, the relationship between Kamma and the varying levels of happiness or suffering (dukkha) among humans is examined. With insights from the Buddha's teachings, it emphasizes that our curre

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

This text reflects on the future of Buddhism in Thailand, especially regarding the increasing number of abandoned temples. It emphasizes the importance of the Dhammakaya Temple and its ability to with

Part Seven: Appendixes a member of the family and doing it with integrity (Samānattatā) Four Valuable Tools Which Enable us to Reach our Goals (Iddhipāda): 1. Satisfaction and joy in the thing concern

In this section, we discuss four valuable tools for reaching goals, known as Iddhipāda. These include Chanda (satisfaction), Viriya (diligent effort), Citta (wholehearted attention), and Vimamsā (rese

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

If parents behave appropriately toward their neighbors, they will be loved and respected. Then it may be appropriate for them to remind their neighbors of the neighbors' behavior. The Lord Buddha taug

The text discusses the importance of parents' behavior towards their neighbors, emphasizing Buddha's Four Bases of Social Solidarity: Generosity, Kind Speech, Useful Conduct, and Even Treatment. It hi

"War of Existence." Winning is accomplished by having a clear mind before departing. This is absolutely necessary. Therefore, when our relatives are ill, regardless of our closeness to them or the sev

In 'War of Existence,' the importance of having a clear mind before significant life transitions is emphasized. It underscores the need for caring for ill relatives and teaching children the value of

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

Part Five: Truth for the Family in our life is to live with purpose or meaning. The more we perform deeds that are purposeful and good, the more our life can be considered meaningful. To get the very

Part Five emphasizes that a meaningful life involves purposeful actions. It suggests avoiding evil, maximizing good deeds, and meditating to maintain a clear mind. The state of our mind at death impac

Love and Family doctorate, even after investing so much time and money. Instead, I found that meditation helped me to concentrate when writing my dissertation. My teaching improved also, as shown by t

This text discusses the author's personal experiences with meditation while pursuing a doctorate. It describes how meditation not only improved focus and teaching evaluations but also served as a cruc

Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time

In recent years, the Dhammakaya Temple has faced severe media scrutiny yet continues to attract thousands to its ceremonies, indicating a strong community support unlike the fate of many abandoned tem

Kalyanamitta Home Project Kalyanamitta Home Project (Home of Good Friends Project), a first step towards world peace, was created from the vision of Luang Phaw Dhammajayo. It stressed the fact that w

The Kalyanamitta Home Project, inspired by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, aims to foster world peace by nurturing happiness within families. It highlights the importance of understanding Dhamma to protect aga

But to be able to control their own behavior, they must fully understand the Law of Kamma. Then, when there is the opportunity to commit bad deeds, and nobody is watching, they will be able to control

The Law of Kamma emphasizes the importance of understanding one's behavior and the effects of good and bad deeds. It is crucial for individuals to realize that good actions usually lead to positive ou

"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at t

The text discusses how excessive spending on alcohol and other vices can lead to detrimental life choices and financial instability. It highlights a conversation between Luang Phaw and Khun Yay, where

"Mukha" means face, form or gateway. So Apāyamukha means a gateway to deterioration, disaster and damage. Any man, single or married, who solicits a prostitute, no matter under what circumstances, has

This text discusses the concept of 'Apāyamukha' as a gateway to moral decline and societal problems related to soliciting prostitutes. It highlights the consequences such as the risk of AIDS, disgrace

Part Five: Truth for the Family physical attempts upon His life. However, they had no effect on His strong determination. Furthermore, none of His actions were for personal gain. When offered valuable

This section emphasizes that the Dhamma teachings are accessible and beneficial to all, promoting personal growth and the possibility of attaining Nibbana. It highlights the importance of practicing D

Minnesota Minnesota Meditation Center 242 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 USA Tel.+(1)-763-862-6122 Fax. +(1)-763-862-6123 Email: MMC [email protected], [email protected] New Jersey Dhammakaya

This document provides a comprehensive list of meditation centers located in the USA and Europe. Locations include the Minnesota Meditation Center, New Jersey's Dhammakaya International Meditation Cen

Peace My name is Farid. I am a 46 year-old Muslim businessman living in Tehran, Iran. I have a terrific wife and a lovely daughter. After reading a book about meditation, I became very interested in i

Farid, a 46-year-old Muslim businessman from Tehran, shares his journey into meditation after being introduced to DMC. He describes the transformative experience of meditating quietly at night while h

Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y

In this explanation of the Five Precepts, the origin of the first precept, 'one shall not kill', is explored through a dialogue between a senior monk and children. The importance of self-love and the

banana blossoms to eat with condiments. And yet we still have to wait a full year for the fruit. "The first stage of good deeds: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not,

The text outlines the four stages of good deeds: self-satisfaction, development of character, recognition of hard work, and societal esteem. It emphasizes patience in expecting the outcomes of good de