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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
…de of our mind. If we focus on the external, then defilements cloud our mind. We will develop false friendships and these are people around you who have not been trained to live their lives morally: these pe…
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack o…
Chaiboon's Journey to Dhamma through Meditation
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Chaiboon's Journey to Dhamma through Meditation
Even during the early hours of the morning, at 3 a.m. when most of his friends slept, Chaiboon would wake up to meditate because of favourable silence, and his body had just enou…
…boon, despite the early hour of 3 a.m., dedicates himself to meditation amidst the silence when his friends sleep. Initially, he meditates alone but invites close friends to join him at Wat P TANAM. His expe…
Understanding the Six Directions in Education and Moral Development
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Understanding the Six Directions in Education and Moral Development
… we have in our lives? Many. And sometimes we even connect to teachers in their six directions. (3) Friends and Colleagues – we have friends from every walk of our life, from school and the neighborhood, fro…
… as a network centralizing the individual within various social units, including parents, teachers, friends, spouses, employees, and mentors. By integrating these connections, we can promote moral growth and…
Understanding Responsibility in Life and Relationships
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Understanding Responsibility in Life and Relationships
…than that. One's actions should always be described truthfully in words. 1.3) Responsibility in how friends are made. Friends should be made with sincerity and without hidden agendas. Whatever one must say o…
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงความรับผิดชอบในการทำงาน การพูด การสร้างมิตรภาพ และมาตรฐานทางจริยธรรม โดยเน้นว่าความจริงใจเป็นสิ่งสำคัญที่ทำให้คนมีความรับผิดชอบต่อผู้อื่นและตัวเอง ยกตัวอย่างเช่น การพูดควรตรงกับการกระท
Journey to Joy: The Impact of Meditation on Social Choices
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Journey to Joy: The Impact of Meditation on Social Choices
Journey to Joy 104 or not. Additionally, I would choose to spend time with friends at bars or concerts, even though I didn't want to go. After having meditated for some period of tim…
… through meditation. Initially, I found myself engaging in impulsive behaviors and associating with friends who influenced poor choices. However, with consistent meditation practice, I became more mindful an…
The Importance of Responsibility in Life
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The Importance of Responsibility in Life
…han that. One’s actions should always be described truthfully in words. 1.3) Responsibility in how friends are made. Friends should be made with sincerity and without hidden agendas. Whatever one must say o…
…ext discusses the significance of responsibility in various aspects of life including work, speech, friendships, and adherence to moral standards. It emphasizes that true responsibility requires truthfulness…
The Charismatic Teachings of Luang Por
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The Charismatic Teachings of Luang Por
…ntation and his father, being of a very kind and generous disposition, told him he could invite his friends to pick up fruits that had fallen from the trees. Luang Por duly invited his friends, but from afar…
This text highlights Luang Por's charismatic teaching style, characterized by engaging, personal anecdotes and direct communication. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own learning be
The Unconditional Love of Parents and the Reality of Orphaned Children
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The Unconditional Love of Parents and the Reality of Orphaned Children
…rents more from seeing these unfortunate 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 wit…
Text describes an emotional experience at an orphanage, highlighting the struggles of children without parents. The author recalls witnessing the desperate need for love and attention among more than
Kalyanamitta: The Path to True Friendship and Family Bliss
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Kalyanamitta: The Path to True Friendship and Family Bliss
The word “Kalyanamitta” means good friends or true friends who wish their friends well, who advise them to do virtuous deeds. The members’ obj…
The Kalyanamitta project focuses on fostering good friendships and family connections through daily chanting and meditation. Participants aim to gather family…
Understanding the Lives of Orphans
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Understanding the Lives of Orphans
…ents more from seeing these unfortunate 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 wit…
… are heart-wrenching. Their perspective on life is shaped by loneliness and competition rather than friendship, prompting a reflection on how lucky many children are to experience parental love. This contras…
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
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Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
…ing it. Drinking affects decision making skills. Sometimes we drink because we think we are amongst friends, but those who are drinking are not really our friends. “When I first met Luang Por Dhammajayo, I …
In this meeting, Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for others. He shares his exper
Child Development through Activities at YUWA CAMP
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Child Development through Activities at YUWA CAMP
…special attention from their mentors. Being in the group, they will start conversing with their new friends until they know all the members in YUWA CAMP. The children will make a lot of nice new friends, wit…
…t principles like perseverance. Mentors provide special attention to lonely kids, helping them make friends and learn self-care. The camp experience includes fun tent living, delicious meals, storytelling of…
Experiences at YUWA CAMP
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Experiences at YUWA CAMP
… meditate for longer hours at yuwa CAMP than at my house. Anyone who is the only child can also get friends, brothers and sisters here. Moreover, we learn great Dhamma from the instructors, discipline from m…
At YUWA CAMP, members of the Yuwakalyanamitra club share their enriching experiences of meditation, friendship, and learning. They've found a supportive atmosphere conducive to meditation, enjoying the natur…
The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
… From that moment on, I have never touched alcohol again.” Once he stopped drinking, he urged his friends to stop too. He told them, “When birthdays come around, we usually think about liquor instead of ou…
This narrative reveals the transformation of an individual after receiving a wake-up call about the excessive spending on vices like drinking and smoking. Guided by Khun Yav and a realization of prior
Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
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Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
…the temple, he drank heavily, and the next morning he was hung over. When he reached the temple his friends asked him to join in the robe offering ceremony, the merit from which would help him at work. The …
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
Teaching Children the Value of Money
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Teaching Children the Value of Money
… think that they can get money so easily or they will not appreciate the value of money. 5. Choose friends for your children that have frugal habits. Parents must find a way to prevent their children from a…
…, promoting self-created toys, and utilizing piggy banks for savings. Parents are advised to choose friends who exhibit frugal behaviors and to encourage children to observe Buddhist precepts to appreciate s…
The Six Roads to Ruin and Directions Worthy of Respect
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The Six Roads to Ruin and Directions Worthy of Respect
…fe 3. Indulging in entertainment: theatres, saloons, bars, etc. 4. Gambling 5. Having bad people as friends and partners 6. Laziness Six Directions Worthy of Respect: 1. Forward direction signifying parents …
…ads to ruin, which encompass detrimental behaviors such as alcohol consumption, nightlife, and poor friendships. It contrasts these with six revered directions, emphasizing the importance of respect towards …
The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
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The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
…d. From that moment on, I have never touched alcohol again." Once he stopped drinking, he urged his friends to stop too. He told them, "When birthdays come around, we usually think about liquor instead of ou…
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
The Roads That Lead to Ruin
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The Roads That Lead to Ruin
…the temple, he drank heavily, and the next morning he was hung over. When he reached the temple his friends asked him to join in the robe offering ceremony, the merit from which would help him at work. The c…
Luang Phaw, facing personal conflicts and financial irresponsibility, learns from Khun Yay that merit-making alone isn't enough without being mindful of spending habits. Through a meaningful discussio
Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
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Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
…hem that money comes from hard work A parent can explain that going out at night and carousing with friends is a waste of hard-earned money. People must work hard to purchase necessities like food and shelte…
… abuse and reckless behavior. The encouragement of healthy habits and the importance of making wise friends is crucial for their development.