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Understanding the Five Precepts for Children
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Understanding the Five Precepts for Children
…: --- The senior monk : Now I want you to think about what we need to live. The children : Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house. We also need money to live. The seni…
…cept of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on the fundamental necessities of life such as air, food, water, clothing, medicine, and shelter. It discusses how these relate to the Precepts, emphasizing…
Understanding the Lives of Orphans
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Understanding the Lives of Orphans
…tunate children. I remember when I was a senior in college and my friends invited me to help bring food to the orphanage at Prakret. There were about 200 or 300 children with only about 20 caretakers at …
The author's experience at an orphanage reveals the harsh realities faced by children without parents. Witnessing their desperate need for love, warmth, and basic necessities highlights the stark cont
Truth for the Family: Upholding Human Values
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Truth for the Family: Upholding Human Values
…sic nature. 2. By nature, humans will not steal. It is the nature of animals to fight for and steal food. But people do not have to do that. We are able to produce our own food and/or trade for our susten…
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการรักษาจริยธรรมในครอบครัว ซึ่งรวมถึงการไม่ฆ่าหรือทำร้ายชีวิตอื่น ๆ การไม่ขโมยและการละเมิดสิทธิของผู้อื่น รวมถึงการไม่มั่วสุมเพื่อรักษาความสุขในครอบครัว สนับสนุนให้เราเก็บร
The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
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The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
…in the Triple Gem, he may consider taking your advice. "Another thing you can do is to prepare alms food (rice, fruit or flower) for him to offer to the monks. Or it would be even better if you can invite…
…s, flowers, and support. She should encourage daily prayer, even while lying down, and prepare alms food for monks. If her father struggles, maintaining faith can help ease his suffering. A personal exper…
Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
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Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
The senior monk : Now I want you to think about what we need to live. The children : Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house. We also need money to live. The senior…
In this dialogue, a senior monk teaches children about the essentials needed for life: air, food, water, medicine, clothing, and shelter, referred to as the Four Basic Necessities. The monk emphas…
The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
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The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
…the result of that gift comes to fruition, one's mind will not incline to the enjoyment of splendid food, will not incline to the enjoyment of splendid clothing, will not incline to the enjoyment of splen…
…nd respect, they yield positive outcomes, enhancing enjoyment in various aspects of life, including food, clothing, and relationships. This teaching encourages mindfulness and attentiveness in acts of gen…
Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
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Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
54 കൊച്ചുമുഖം Kochumukham The people of Alavi waited upon the Teacher and provided him with food, and when the meal was over, took his bowl and stood waiting for him to speak the words of rejoicin…
In this narrative, the Teacher visits Alavi, where he is awaited and provided food. He is on a journey for a maiden who has yet to appear. He remains silent to emphasize the signific…
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
…n, and vigilant. Pi - Older Brother or Sister Saatu - Well said. For example: you say, "Boy! This food is fantastic!" And, if I agree with you, I respond with "Saatu!" If I don't agree with you, then I …
This text introduces key terms within the realm of Dhammakaya Meditation, focusing on figures like Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of tem
Invitation to the Buddha
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Invitation to the Buddha
…ld about him by her daughter-in-law. She even agreed to let Culasubhadha invite the Buddha for alms-food to their house. So, Culasubhadha prepared food and collected other offerings for the Buddha and his…
Culasubhadha's mother-in-law eagerly anticipates an audience with the Buddha after hearing about his virtues. In a heartfelt gesture, Culasubhadha prepares offerings for him and invites him to their h
Creating Harmony Within the Family
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Creating Harmony Within the Family
…his situation, if we all sit down and have dinner together, the only problem could be a shortage of food. In such a case, if everyone eats at different times, those eating last will not have enough food. …
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของการรับประทานอาหารเย็นร่วมกันในครอบครัวใหญ่เพื่อสร้างความสามัคคี หากสมาชิกในครอบครัวไม่สามารถรับประทานอาหารร่วมกัน จะส่งผลให้เกิดความรู้สึกโดดเดี่ยวและไม่พอใจได้ ซึ่งเด็กที
Raising Children: Cultivating Good Habits
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Raising Children: Cultivating Good Habits
…als in the future. Generally, habits develop from the way we utilize the four requisites: clothing, food, shelter and medicine. Here are three examples to illustrate this point: • When we feed our childre…
บทที่สองนี้พูดถึงการพัฒนาเด็ก โดยเน้นว่าชีวิตของเราเกี่ยวข้องกับนิสัยที่เราเลือกใช้ สิ่งที่เราสอนและที่เราทำบ่อยๆ จะส่งผลต่อพฤติกรรมของเด็กอย่างมาก ถ้าเราเคยสอนเขาในทางที่ไม่ดี เขาอาจเติบโตเป็นผู้ใหญ่
Introducing Thai Theravada Wisdom for All Cultures
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Introducing Thai Theravada Wisdom for All Cultures
Forward When we want to introduce a new food item to the population of a country, we have to adjust the seasoning to fit the general tastes and …
This text discusses the adaptation of the original Thai Theravada Buddhist book, 'The Warm Hearted Family,' for a broader audience. It emphasizes that, similar to how pizza can be enjoyed by anyone, t
Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
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Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
…am. Alms-giving Yuwakalayanamitra give alms every month at the Dining Hall. Each participant bring food himself/herself or groups pooling money to buy food. Fish release After alms-giving, Yuwakalayanam…
Yuwakalayanamitra gathers every Sunday at Post N7 in International Dhammakaya Hall for merit-making. Monthly camps involve meditation retreats at scenic locations. Alms-giving occurs each month at the
The Significance of Giving in Difficult Times
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The Significance of Giving in Difficult Times
…e took place during a time of famine, when even Anathapindika was reduced to giving only the coarse food both to the Sangha and to the poor. If that is the case, then we can read the Buddha’s remarks to A…
…he Buddha to Anathapindika, emphasizing that even in times of famine when one can only offer coarse food, the act of giving remains valuable. The commentary highlights Anathapindika's high-quality almsgiv…
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
…e. By the time our umbilical cord is cut, we have to rely on ourselves – we are our own refuge. In food alone, with each sip of milk, we have five “ingredients” to think about: (1) Quality, or is it of s…
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
The Tradition of Seeking Alms in Buddhism
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The Tradition of Seeking Alms in Buddhism
…which all monks acquire all of the things that they require to live. This is not just restricted to food, but also applies to clothing, medicine, and shelter. All of these are acquired through the seeking…
In Buddhism, seeking alms is an essential practice for monks, providing not only food but also clothing, medicine, and shelter. This tradition, exemplified by Lord Buddha, allows monks …
King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
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King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
… they may never return the things we lend them. They are still our relatives. 6. Make sure that the food is amenable. One should make sure that the meals served to the family are wholesome and that the re…
In ancient times, when reaching Magadha, Tanachai requested King Pasantikosol to establish a new town named Sakethu due to its convenience for his large retinue. The significance of this town is noted
Buddhist Teachings on Parenting
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Buddhist Teachings on Parenting
…se or have children? Luang Phaw: The Lord Buddha taught that parents should feed them not only with food, but they should also teach their child to abstain from misdeeds such as killing, stealing, sexual …
…achings of Buddhism on parenting. It emphasizes that parents are responsible for providing not just food, but also moral and ethical guidance. Key principles include teaching children to abstain from misd…
Buddhist Perspectives on Birth Rituals and Rebirth
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Buddhist Perspectives on Birth Rituals and Rebirth
…one's goal of ending rebirth. However, some families believe in making merits by inviting monks for food offerings on a family member's birthday will make the day auspicious. Sometimes they request the mo…
…d individuals and to understand the cycle of rebirth. Some families observe cultural practices like food offerings to monks on birthdays, aiming to invite auspiciousness. The core principle remains: paren…
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
… the Triple Gem, he may consider taking your advice. "Another thing you can do is to prepare alms food (rice, fruit or flower) for him to offer to the monks. Or it would be even better if you can invi…
The passage highlights the significance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering alms, and encouraging chanting to alleviate suffering. It emphasizes