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The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
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The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
One day in first grade, Luang Por brought his best friend to his house. His father asked him what his friend's family name was, and after his friend had left, forbade him to associat…
…s narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His father’s strict but wise teachings shaped his character, guiding him in choosing friends and resolving con…
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he wou…
This narrative explores the challenges faced by a child trying to persuade their elderly father to quit drinking. Through clever methods and family collaboration, the child works to help their fa…
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he wou…
In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wanting to help him accumulate merits in his later years, the …
Helping a Father Quit Drinking
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Helping a Father Quit Drinking
There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the n…
In this narrative, a student seeks advice from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking due to violent behavior caused by alcohol. The father’s addiction brings shame and fe…
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
Chand’s father was a good family man but he was addicted to alcohol. He was gentle when sober, but unpleasant when…
Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is…
Advice on Helping a Father Overcome Alcoholism
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Advice on Helping a Father Overcome Alcoholism
There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the n…
A student seeks counsel from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking, as his father's violent behavior affects their family and reputation. Luang Phaw sha…
The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
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The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
…dha, once enlightened, did not immediately return to Kapilavatthu City to give a Dhamma talk to his father. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened. Instead, after his enlig…
The text recounts how the Lord Buddha, after his enlightenment, did not immediately return to his father but chose to build his reputation first. He performed miraculous acts which helped his family see h…
Understanding Kamma and Family Dynamics
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Understanding Kamma and Family Dynamics
"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn't care about his children and only looks after himsel…
…emphasizes the importance of understanding kammic retribution. The boy expresses concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior, juxtaposed with insights on human birth and parental roles. Luang Phaw us…
Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
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Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
…th you. I have two older sisters. When I was young, I would sometimes argue with my sisters. But my father would exert immediate control over the situation. And we stopped our arguments right away. My fathe…
…sputes early to prevent lasting rifts. He shares personal experiences from his childhood, where his father taught discipline through respect for seniority and household responsibilities. By engaging in fami…
Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
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Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
…th you. I have two older sisters. When I was young, I would sometimes argue with my sisters. But my father would exert immediate control over the situation. And we stopped our arguments right away. My fathe…
เรื่องราวเกี่ยวกับการตัดสินใจขอคำปรึกษาจากพระสงฆ์เกี่ยวกับความไม่ลงรอยกันของพี่น้อง และการใช้เทคนิคการลงโทษตามลำดับพี่น้องเพื่อสอนให้พี่น้องรักกัน รวมถึงการทำงานร่วมกันในครอบครัว เช่น การเก็บเกี่ยวและ
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apyayumukha] and un…
Chapter 26 discusses the impact of a father's addiction on family dynamics, particularly the resentment children may feel towards their father
The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
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The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
think her mother had insulted him. This infuriated her father, thinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 lifetimes…
Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiv…
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
…me, and her heart was filled with joy at the thought, ‘Here has come, so people say, one that is my father, my master, my teacher, one whose countenance is like the full moon, the mighty Gotama Buddha.’ And…
…y at the thought of seeing the mighty Gotama Buddha and hearing him preach the Dhamma. However, her father's request to complete a garment for a customer leaves her in a dilemma. Torn between her desire to …
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
"Will you really give me this, dear father ?" "That I will, dear son. After his father had repeated his promise three times, Kala took upon hi…
In this story, Kala, a young man, promises his father to observe Uposatha day but instead chooses to sleep. His father, concerned, brings him food, but K…
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apayamukha] and unab…
Chapter 26 delves into the detrimental effects of a father's addiction on family life, particularly how it places undue responsibility on mothers and breeds r…
The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
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The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
…t moment of life, he will experience great suffering. "As a daughter, you should stay close to your father. When the chance arises, give your father a Dhamma talk; bring him flowers, candles and incense to …
In the final moments of a father's life, a daughter is encouraged to stay close and offer Dhamma talks, flowers, and support. She sh…
The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
…ha, 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. Instead, after his enlig…
… 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 reputation. Lord…
The Story of Opatala: A Jataka Tale
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The Story of Opatala: A Jataka Tale
…on of a householder at Savatti, just seven years old, and skilled in recognizing footsteps. Now his father being minded to prove him went without his knowing it to a friend's house. The boy, without even as…
…ounted by the Master at Jetavana, tells of a seven-year-old boy from Savatti who could identify his father's location solely by tracing his footsteps. His father tested this skill by navigating various home…
Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
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Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
…mitted 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 him cope with this suffering? If I make merit on be…
This text discusses the emotional struggle of helping a father diagnosed with cancer who lacks faith in Buddhism. A senior monk advises that a patient's state of …
A Childhood Life Moving Forward
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A Childhood Life Moving Forward
A Childhood Life Moving forward like the Current of Water Since his father was a government employee who had to regularly relocate to different provinces, Chaiyaboon was rais…
Chaiyaboon was raised by his mother and cousins due to his father's job requiring frequent relocations. His father enrolled him in Talapatsuksa School in Bangkok, a …