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Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
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Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
We have learned about the roads leading to ruin numerous times, but we have never implemented the principles to avoid them into our daily lives. When we suffer, we blame society or someone else. Luan
Luang Phaw struggled with debt and workplace conflict until his mother provided wisdom on prudence. A visit to the temple highlighted his habits of spending on cigarettes and alcohol, prompting reflec
Financial Wisdom from Luang Phaw
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Financial Wisdom from Luang Phaw
ev I myself encountered this problem and felt the hopelessness. This experience prompted me to go through my notes on the teachings of Luang Phaw. Luang Phaw said that when he was about 30 years old a
This text recounts the financial struggles faced by Luang Phaw in his youth and the wisdom imparted by his mother regarding savings. She emphasized that the amount saved matters more than the amount e
Raising Children: The Four Requisites for Success
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Raising Children: The Four Requisites for Success
Part Two: Raising Children using the four requisites. We will need to ask ourselves if we have the ability to maintain quality (always delivering our best); ability to manage our time (seeing all the
In raising children, it's crucial to embody qualities of quality, time management, and financial prudence, as children absorb both good and bad traits from their parents. By consistently modeling these beh…
Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
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Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, experience all kinds of dis
This text discusses the impact of defilements on individuals and families, emphasizing how these negative influences lead to bad habits and a breakdown of unity within families. It identifies the 'Roa
Teaching Children Frugality to Ensure the Family's Future
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Teaching Children Frugality to Ensure the Family's Future
Chapter 11 Teaching Children Frugality to Ensure the Family's Future Children's future financial security can be measured by their frugality and parents can cultivate good economic sense in their chil
Chapter 11 focuses on the importance of teaching children frugality to ensure their future financial security. Parents play a crucial role in cultivating good economic sense in their children by model
Educating Children on Frugality and Television Use
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Educating Children on Frugality and Television Use
a reality, parents must set a good example by practicing the 8 Precepts along with them. Keeping the 8 Precepts will help children develop frugality and guide them to wisely use the 4 requisites in th
In today's fast-paced world, it's crucial for parents to set a good example by practicing the 8 Precepts with their children. This approach encourages frugality and wise management of resources, leadi
The Challenges of Choosing Partners Wisely
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The Challenges of Choosing Partners Wisely
Single women please keep in mind that men who are faithful and who abstain from alcohol are hard to find. Therefore, you are better off being single. It is a wiser choice. According to the Law of Kamm
In this chapter, single women are urged to consider the difficulty of finding faithful partners who abstain from alcohol, suggesting that remaining single is a wise choice. The text discusses the Law
Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
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Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, experience all kinds of dis
The text discusses how defilements control individuals, leading them to perform bad deeds and suffer consequences. It highlights the importance of resisting external stimuli known as the Roads to Ruin
Teaching Children Frugality for Financial Security
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Teaching Children Frugality for Financial Security
Chapter 11 Teaching Children Frugality to Ensure the Family's Future Children's future financial security can be measured by their frugality and parents can cultivate good economic sense in their c
Chapter 11 emphasizes the importance of teaching children frugality as a means to secure their financial future. It advocates for parents to model good economic sense and begin instilling these habits
Understanding the Importance of Merit
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Understanding the Importance of Merit
89. USING MERIT CORRECTLY The act of charity returns to us in good fortune. The act of mental cultivation brings us deliverance. Meditate frequently. Before merit can be generated, there is a great d
Merit is essential for success and happiness, requiring faith and good deeds. Cherish your merit and make the most of every opportunity to acquire more, as it serves as your refuge from life's defilem
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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
Journey to Joy: The Evolution of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Journey to Joy: The Evolution of Dhammakaya Meditation
Journey to Joy 32 32 knowledge of the Dhammakaya Meditation grew and the number of people coming to the temple expanded. Meditation first took place under trees, then later under tents. When the numbe
The journey of Dhammakaya Meditation saw a remarkable increase in practitioners at the temple, necessitating various expansions. Initially, meditation occurred under trees and tents, but as attendance
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace When we travel, we often encounter various obstacles. Sometimes the flight we want is fully booked. Sometimes we have excess baggage and insufficient funds. Sometimes bad wea
The text draws a parallel between life and travel, emphasizing that obstacles—be they financial, physical, or emotional—hinder our progress towards happiness. It suggests that overcoming these challen
Understanding Family Problems: Addressing Alcoholism and Financial Struggles
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Understanding Family Problems: Addressing Alcoholism and Financial Struggles
Part Three: Problems Within the Family improve people's behavior and help bring the family back together again. Many children have faced the problem of seeing a parent drunk and/or belligerent. Once d
Part Three discusses common family problems, particularly focusing on the impact of parental alcoholism and financial issues. Children often feel helpless when a parent exhibits harmful behaviors due
Raising Financially Savvy Children
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Raising Financially Savvy Children
Part Two: Raising Children - principles and consequences of over-spending. Do not give them money just to end their annoyance or their tantrums. Do not let them think that money is easy to earn. It is
In this section, we explore effective strategies for raising children who understand the principles of money. It is crucial to avoid giving in to children's demands for money out of frustration, as th
True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
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True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
TRAINING FOR LIVING AND TRAINING FOR LIFE The True Goal of Education True education is akin to an elementary level of achieving three different levels of wisdom or knowledge. The wisdom from listenin
True education encompasses attaining wisdom through listening, analyzing, and ultimately through meditation. The journey to enlightenment involves purifying the mind from kilesa. Just as a fisherman n
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
someone who is angry or hateful. When we are happy and content with ourselves, we project a personality of self-confidence and social grace. For this reason, merit can indeed change our personality to
Merit is an integral part of our personality, bringing satisfaction and contentment while enhancing social grace and self-confidence. It cannot be transferred, as it belongs solely to the individual.
The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
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The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
"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
Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
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Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
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. Organizat
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Seven Types of Spouses for Lasting Love
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Seven Types of Spouses for Lasting Love
Chapter 3 Relationships for a Lasting Love Seven Types of Spouses Before learning about the different ingredients for a lasting marriage, we need to know what types of husbands and wives there are in
In Chapter 3, the text discusses the seven types of spouses as taught by Lord Buddha 2,500 years ago, explaining their characteristics. The types include spouses who show no sympathy (like a murderer)