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Dad, Why Were We Born?
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Dad, Why Were We Born?
Chapter 27 Dad, Why Were We Born? One day, a family invited guests to their home for a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, wh…
ในบทนี้ มีการพูดคุยกันระหว่างพ่อกับลูกเกี่ยวกับความหมายของชีวิตและการตาย หลังจากพิธีกรรมทางศาสนา ลูกถามพ่อเกี่ยวกับจุดประสงค์ของชีวิต และพ่ออธิบายถึงความรู้ที่ได้รับเกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา ว่าทุกคนล้วนตั้ง
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
… to these four virtues has enabled me to advance my career, to elevate my status, to provide for my family, and to take care of your grandparents. And when your great-grandparents were still alive, I made s…
This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en
Young People and the Lord Buddha
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Young People and the Lord Buddha
…should make the attempt to know the history of that person in the following ways: The Warm Hearted Family 243 Young People and the Lord Buddha
In this chapter, a new generation of young people questions the reverence of the Lord Buddha as a mentor. A senior monk provides insight, emphasizing that true Buddhists are logical and seek to unders
How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
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How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
…ldren all the time. At some point the children must be able to govern themselves. The Warm Hearted Family
Chapter 30 discusses the challenges of guiding children to embrace good deeds while resisting bad ones. It emphasizes the importance of parents in teaching values and nurturing self-governance in chil
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
…ons, namely: 1. The conditions inside oneself 2. The conditions outside oneself The Warm Hearted Family 254 How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes *The Conditions Inside* The conditions inside ones…
Understanding the Law of Kamma is essential for controlling one's behavior and performing good deeds regardless of external recognition. This text emphasizes that comprehending the Law of Kamma aids i
Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
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Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
…aning not too much and not too little so that the effort does not cause any harm. The Warm Hearted Family 256 How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes Going back to the clothes washing illustration, if we s…
The content discusses the importance of wholeheartedly pursuing objectives without shortcuts to ensure high-quality results. Using the analogy of washing clothes, it emphasizes the need for thoroughne
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
…ts. It will grow faster than others since it happens to be near the water source. The Warm Hearted Family 258 How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes It is the same when we carry out good deeds. If the loc…
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
Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
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Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
…pt,” most of them do not know. Since adults cannot even answer this question, how The Warm Hearted Family 271 Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
บทที่ 32 ให้คำแนะนำแก่พ่อแม่เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการสอนเด็กให้ปฏิบัติตามห้าข้อปฏิบัติ ซึ่งถือเป็นความรับผิดชอบที่สำคัญที่สุดที่พ่อแม่มีต่อเด็กและสังคม โดยเน้นว่าเป็นการกำหนดอนาคตของเด็กและประเทศชาติ น
The Importance of the Five Precepts
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The Importance of the Five Precepts
…istic. If we can only maintain one, then we are only 20% human, 80% animalistic. The Warm Hearted Family 276 Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts If none of them are observed, that person is …
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
Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
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Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
…e birth of the Lord Buddha, and He advised that everybody should abide by them. The Warm Hearted Family 279 Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
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
Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
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Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
… loves their family and friends. 1. Today I will not kill. …
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
Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
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Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
…ents will flourish and they will be able to deal with uncertainties with clarity. The Warm Hearted Family 289 Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
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.
The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
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The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
vacation. The poster shows a mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing d
…tacles that may prevent one from undertaking ordination, highlighting its significance in deepening family bonds.
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
…her. However, the doctor did not diagnose me correctly. If there had been an internal infection, my family would be making arrangements for my funeral. I suffered for 15 hours while the doctor treated me fo…
This narrative discusses the importance of familial love and the motivation behind the decision to ordain. The author reflects on moments that brought him close to death, which deepened his desire to
The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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
…gle to prioritize ordination amidst personal and familial obligations. With deteriorating health in family members, the urgency of ordination became paramount. Despite the temptation of a lucrative job, a s…
The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
…at dealing with life situations is something for which we must prepare ourselves. The Warm Hearted Family 305 The Value of Life
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
The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
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The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
…ent of the children. Each role surely has a tremendous amount of work involved. Thus, everyday, the family life is filled with worry and attachment. "If you are tactful and articulate, you may be able to f…
ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ
Helping a Dying Father Cope with Illness
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Helping a Dying Father Cope with Illness
…e law of cause and effect, at the time of death when caught by the results of his The Warm Hearted Family The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
ในช่วงเวลาสุดท้ายของชีวิตพ父า ขอให้พยายามทำให้ท่านมีจิตใจแจ่มใสและไม่เครียด โดยการทำบุญในนามของท่านอาจช่วยให้จิตใจสดใสขึ้น แม้ท่านจะไม่มีความเชื่อในพุทธศาสนา ความสำคัญอยู่ที่สภาพจิตใจที่มีต่อชีวิตหลังค
The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
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The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
…p. After the property has been divided, a sum will be given to their children to care for their own family. These elderly people are leading their lives in a conscious way every day. When the last day comes…
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
Creating the Very Best in Oneself
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Creating the Very Best in Oneself
…ing the evil deeds and by doing our best to perform more good deeds in this life. The Warm Hearted Family 334 Blessing Our Descendants
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