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Suzanne Jeffrey "The path begins with Right View, Samma-Ditthi. This is also called Right Understand- ing. On one level, this means that we understand that there is cause and effect: that do- ing goo

The text outlines the initial parts of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of Right View, which differentiates good and bad actions based on cause and effect. Right Intention is

92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental. Mun

The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,

Rebirth & Incarnation Monica : Is it an issue what the child was in their former life? Does it any matter to the parents if they come from terrible background in a former life? Luang Phaw: Actually, i

Monica questions the relevance of a child's past life to parents, while Luang Phaw explains that knowledge of a child's former life is often unknown. He emphasizes the importance of loving guidance an

This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid o

This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the dive

Negative circumstances resulting from carelessly reading negative news If parents do not teach their children to thoroughly analyze the truth in articles about monks, the children may thoughtlessly b

Neglecting to teach children how to analyze negative news about monks leads to misconceptions and misunderstandings about Buddhism and the law of Kamma. When children generalize that all monks are mor

Goals of Life Life goals have three levels: the goal on Earth, the goal in the celestial realm, and the goal beyond (Nirvana). The goal on Earth is to live happily, enjoy good health, be blessed with

Life goals are categorized into three levels: the earthly goal of happiness, good health, and social acceptance; the celestial realm goal, influenced by religious beliefs in afterlife concepts; and th

child and vice-versa. It is like a puzzle that fits perfectly with its adjoining pieces, arranged by merits. When a child is born full of merits, he will be blessed with all the good qualities of fort

บทความนี้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของการสอนเด็กเกี่ยวกับค่านิยมและธรรมะของพระพุทธเจ้า โดยผู้ปกครองมีบทบาทสำคัญในการเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดีให้แก่ลูก หากผู้ปกครองมีความรู้ความเข้าใจในคำสอน จะสามารถถ่ายทอดความรู้ที่ถูก

In my opinion, the Dhamma quiz is the activity that should have a lot of support because it is one way to develop the country indirectly. Before the quiz, participants have to read the book. Usually m

The Dhamma quiz serves as a crucial activity for personal and national development by encouraging reading and understanding of fundamental Dhamma principles. Participants engage with important texts,

2. Self-improvement (Dama) “The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi

This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en

How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her b

The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e

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

Universal Goodness : 79 Time must also be allotted to attend such social functions as a wedding, an ordination ceremony, visiting someone in the hospital, attending someone’s funeral, etc. One must m

This text delves into the secrets of ancient civilizations, examining their influence on contemporary society. From the pyramids of Egypt to the philosophies of Greece, the contributions of these soci

…our cells all of our lives. This is at the foundation of our life. Even though we sit around with a good life, we might not feel good. This is why sometimes the doctor cannot find anything wrong with us when w…

In the practice of meditation, we gain deeper insights into our existence and bodily elements. Our bodies consist of four ancient elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, which are essential for energy

Introduction of our actions having brought this suffering of disharmony into our lives and seek to address the causes that are creating and accumulating bad karma. And our accumulated karma designate

This text delves into the impact of our actions on accumulating karma and the subsequent effects on our lives and rebirth. It outlines the ten bodily conditions we face as we navigate life and the nec

DHAKMA IS YOUR REFUGE I see all the way through. I see clearly that, out of everything in this world and beyond-physical, natural, and spiritual- no one can help me but me. Who else can relieve my suf

In this text, the author emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in alleviating suffering. By turning to Dharma as a refuge, one can navigate life’s challenges. The key

WISDOM I dedicated my life to be a wandering monk, as a contribution to Buddhism. I set forth by myself,Walking from Bangkok to the South of Thailand. One night, on the way, I was sitting in meditatio

WISDOM I dedicated my life to be a wandering monk, as a contribution to Buddhism. I set forth by myself,Walking from Bangkok to the South of Thailand. One night, on the way, I was sitting in meditatio

Dedication Table of Contents May every family that reads this book, have happiness, success, and the resolve to always perform good deeds. We dedicate the merits accrued through every written word in

In 'The Warm Hearted Family', the Phongsawasdi family shares their dedication to creating happiness and success through good deeds. They reflect on their ancestors who inspire their family values and

78. CALL UPON MERIT FOR HELP All good work takes good planning. When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I had to plan everything very carefully. I knew building an alms house (reformatory) at the Buddh

This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms house at the Buddhadhakka Center. Drawing inspiration from the Most

Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica : Good, thank you. What do the monks think about family life? And do you consider family life to be a distraction from your faith? Luang Phaw: Family life is restricte

In this discussion, the monk shares insights on how family life can be restrictive, comparing it to fish in a tank versus fish in the ocean. Marriage is seen as a binding constraint that can obstruct

Since we must seek refuge in our own wisdom in times of sorrow and happiness, we can appreciate that the Lord Buddha's supreme wisdom (of how to lead one's life) is indeed comparable to none. His pure

This text emphasizes the supreme wisdom of the Lord Buddha, which serves as a guide in both sorrow and joy. It highlights the causes of life's vicissitudes, including the Law of Cause and Effect (Kamm