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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
… help your father quit drinking, you should patiently seek a method that is suitable for him. Don’t give up, not even for one day, and then you will find a way. Dear respectable readers, now that you hav…
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 author faced the challenge of persuad
The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
Even the Lord Buddha, 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 listen…
After 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 reput
The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
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The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
…re hasty, expecting to see the outcomes immediately, and forgetting about common sense. “So let me give you an example. If we plant a seedling from a banana tree today, can we expect to eat bananas from …
The text discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that good deeds ultimately yield good outcomes, though results may take time. It illustrates the principle through a me
The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
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The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
…e impatient persons expect that only their good deeds will bear fruit immediately, that is, if they give, they expect to be rewarded instantly, and this will make them happy. On the contrary, when they li…
This text draws an analogy between the stages of good deeds and the growth of banana plants, highlighting four key stages: self-satisfaction, development of character, realization of fortune, and soci
Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
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Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
…al limitations. **The Conditions Outside** Even when we have been able to focus on the objective, give it our full effort, and stay within our limitations, there are still two outside conditions which c…
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
…lity. A word of caution, we should know the mentality of the people around us. Initially, they may give us moral support. But once we advance too far and too fast, they may turn antagonistic, and try to …
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
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
…urring me to ordain. I wanted my mother and grandmother to see me in the saffron robes. I wanted to give them the chance to accumulate merits, and I wanted them not to worry about me any longer since I wo…
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 Duties of Grateful Children
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The Duties of Grateful Children
…d to be a good person you do not forget to cherish your parents or grandparents. This is the way to give your children examples of how to care for you when you reach old age, especially at your last momen…
This chapter emphasizes that even after parents have passed away, the duty of a grateful child continues. It highlights the importance of organizing a respectful funeral and conducting meritorious dee
The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
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The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
Later, when the lives of these elderly people come to an end, their possessions will be given to their children. So, they will allow their adult children to be the caretakers of their fortunes…
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
The Significance of Blessing in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Blessing in Thai Culture
…ogress and happiness. A blessing means the act of giving the very best. Therefore, when the elderly give a blessing to their descendants, it is equivalent to wishing them the very best. The Significance …
คำว่าอวยพรในภาษาไทยหมายถึง 'วาระ' ซึ่งแปลว่าเป็นการให้สิ่งที่ดีที่สุดแก่กัน การอวยพรมีความสำคัญในวัฒนธรรมไทย โดยเฉพาะในการส่งผ่านคุณธรรมและความดีงามจากผู้สูงอายุไปยังเยาวชน ผ่านการเล่าเรื่องและพฤติกรร
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…he very best in oneself make a blessing holy?** When we approach elderly people of virtue and they give us a blessing, we may wonder why we feel a sense of sacredness. We ask ourselves, “What does a bles…
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
…egarding this matter. He said, “A blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is honest towards his virtues, his blessings will be…
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a re…
Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
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Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
…ief that: "Those who become grandparents or are respected individuals must now prepare for a way to give a powerful blessing, should the occasion arise. Do not disappoint them with a blessing that sounds …
In this text, a senior monk shares insights on the importance of generosity and the practice of giving blessings. He emphasizes that those preparing for life's final chapter should cultivate good deed
The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
…support the spread of Dhamma to the fullest extent. On this point, I would like to share an example given by a respected senior monk during a lecture he gave to a group of college students. There was a la…
The text emphasizes the importance of supporting the Sangha community and not generalizing negative perceptions from a few individuals. It highlights a situation where a layperson questioned the respe
The Impact of Love and Compassion in YUWACAMP Training
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The Impact of Love and Compassion in YUWACAMP Training
…tors themselves behave as good examplars and everyday children performing good acts were praised to give them moral encouragement. Children themselves got the message, and behaved even more decently as a …
The YUWACAMP priest instructors utilize the successful teaching methods from Pharayrbhavanavisudh, emphasizing love and compassion. This approach creates a secure and intimate atmosphere for participa
Daily Schedule of Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
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Daily Schedule of Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
…rved. Mentors prepare breakfast for the priest instructors and Yuwakalayanamitra. Yuwakalayanamitra give breakfast to the instructors who lead worship of rice ritual, then eat theirs. (Rice worship is con…
In the Yuwakalayanamitra camp, daily activities begin at 07.15 with breakfast prepared for priest instructors. At 08.00, participants gather to listen to Dhamma teachings and engage in guided meditati
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YUWA Camp Activities
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YUWA Camp Activities
…ting composition, drawing, painting dolls & floating lamps and so forth. These activities, in turn, give them comfort and serenity which is good for meditation and they please both mentors and YUWA-Camp p…
At YUWA Camp, participants engage in various enriching activities. They learn and sing uplifting songs like 'The Dawn of Dhamma' and 'Star in our hearts' led by mentors. Creative activities allow Yuwa
YUWA CAMP Evening Show and Farewell Ceremony
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YUWA CAMP Evening Show and Farewell Ceremony
…rist-binding and giving blessing for Yuwakalayanamitra, who then return thankfulness to mentors and give them gifts. Apologizing and doing obeisance to Dhamma Before the camp ends, YUWA CAMP participant…
…eir feelings through songs and blessings. Participants apologized for any wrongdoings and sought forgiveness from their instructors, fostering a spirit of gratitude and reflection before returning home. F…
Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
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Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
…ropriate facility such as villas near the beach, mountain or stream. Alms-giving Yuwakalayanamitra give alms every month at the Dining Hall. Each participant bring food himself/herself or groups pooling …
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