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The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
…est can be created in oneself. 2) Eliminating anger by observing the precepts regularly. When the grandparents would wake at dawn, prior to preparing the alms meal, it would be their morning routine to gather t…
Family disputes over property and finances can deteriorate relationships. Ancestors encouraged their descendants to practice generosity, contributing to positive family dynamics. Teaching children to
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
…hat you do. The tradition in Thailand, when the children were growing up, was to gather around the grandparents in the evening and the children would tell the grandparents what good actions they had performed th…
Understanding Right View is essential in teaching, applicable to all subjects including math and biology. This profound understanding affects afterlife beliefs, making education crucial in guiding stu
The Importance of Elders in Marriage and Family Life
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The Importance of Elders in Marriage and Family Life
…ced by the husband and wife. We should train ourselves to become independent prior to marriage. Our grandparents introduced Dhamma for Laypersons as a guideline to self-training. Even after we get married and hav…
In marriage, the guidance of elders is vital for sustaining a long-term relationship. They provide necessary advice on spouse selection and morality, ensuring a foundation for a peaceful family life.
The Importance of Honest Work in Family Life
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The Importance of Honest Work in Family Life
…when performing the good deeds, without any conditions and unwavering in the face of obstacles. Our grandparents focused on this Dhamma lesson because they realized that, even though we dedicate all our energy an…
การทำงานอย่างซื่อสัตย์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญที่สามารถสร้างความภาคภูมิใจในครอบครัว แม้จะมีงานที่มีสถานะต่ำ แต่ก็ไม่ควรอายที่จะทำงานอย่างเต็มใจและมีคุณธรรม การทำงานที่มีคุณธรรมจะทำให้จิตใจสงบและลดความริษยา สามาร
Lessons from Buddha: Stability of the Mind
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Lessons from Buddha: Stability of the Mind
…ring. Some people fall sick. Some people can not find a solution and end up committing suicide. Our grandparents want us to be able to cope with the uncertainty of life that we never knew to expect. They use ever…
This text reflects on the teachings of Buddha regarding the importance of maintaining a calm and unwavering mind in the face of life's uncertainties. Buddha taught Venerable Rahula that like the earth
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
…learn to still their minds like the earth that is uninfluenced by the Eight Worldly Conditions. Our grandparents always remind us to still our minds like the earth because they were able to see the world through …
This text elaborates on the Three Characteristics: impermanence, suffering, and non-self, as fundamental truths of existence in Buddhism. It highlights how fortune, prestige, and happiness are tempora
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to …
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s
The Debt of Gratitude to Parents
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The Debt of Gratitude to Parents
…t while bringing up your own child 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, espe…
ในบทนี้เราพูดถึงหนี้แห่งความกตัญญูที่เรามีต่อพ่อแม่ซึ่งไม่สามารถชำระได้หมด เราควรดูแลพวกเขาเมื่อแก่ชรา รักษาชื่อเสียงของครอบครัว และส่งต่อความดีที่พวกเขาสร้างขึ้น การมีความเมตตาเสนอให้พวกเขามีศรัทธาใน
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five…
This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness
การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
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การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
…nt After the clear explanation, the respected senior monk shared his belief that: "Those who become grandparents or are respected individuals must now prepare for a way to give a powerful blessing, should the occ…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงการเตรียมตัวเพื่อการให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด โดยการทำบุญและฝึกฝนตัวเองให้ดีขึ้น เพื่อลดความโลภ โกรธ และโง่เง่า การทำดีจะช่วยให้สามารถมอบพรที่มีคุณค่าให้กับคนรุ่นหลัง และส่งเสริมให้มีคุณภาพชี
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Buddhism
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Buddhism
…uth of the Law of Kamma. When their misunderstanding reaches this level, even when their parents or grandparents wholeheartedly wish to make merit, we can be sure that their children will be unwilling to support …
This text explores the Three Characteristics of Buddhism—impermanence, suffering, and non-self. It discusses how misconceptions among children regarding Buddhist teachings and monks can hinder their u
The Importance of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Importance of Contributing Buddha Images
…uld clearly understand the importance of contributing a Buddha image so that we do not obstruct our grandparents when they wish to perform such great merit. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you…
This text emphasizes the significance of donating Buddha images as a means to contribute to spiritual merit. It discusses the historical context of such contributions, highlighting how ancestors showe
Harmony Within the Family
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Harmony Within the Family
…ng up our own child to be a good person, do not forget to show appreciation towards our parents and grandparents. In this way, we give examples of how we should be cared for when we reach old age; especially duri…
บทที่สี่กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความรักในครอบครัวและการแสดงความขอบคุณต่อพ่อแม่ โดยเน้นความรับผิดชอบในการดูแลพวกเขาในวัยชราและหลังจากที่พวกเขาได้จากไปแล้ว ควรกระตุ้นให้พวกเขามีความเชื่อในความจริง การมีจิตใ
Harmony Within the Family: Caring for the Elderly
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Harmony Within the Family: Caring for the Elderly
…e helpful in caring for us. We should teach our children when they are little how to help our aging grandparents. As a result, they will automatically bear witness to our teaching and example. Later in life, they…
In modern society, particularly in the U.S., the trend of placing the elderly in retirement homes and neglecting them is rising, influenced by high healthcare costs and increasing elderly population.
Harmony Within the Family
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Harmony Within the Family
…and rejoice with them. Love them unconditionally. This is mostly due to the belief that parents and grandparents do not hold enough spiritual authority to properly give a "blessing." However, when we talk about g…
ในบทนี้กล่าวถึงความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างพ่อแม่และเด็ก และวิธีที่ผู้ปกครองสามารถสอนลูกให้มีความรับผิดชอบและเคารพผู้ใหญ่ ความรักที่ไม่มีเงื่อนไขเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการเลี้ยงดู แต่กฎระเบียบยังจำเป็นต้องมีเพื่อสร้าง
Truth for the Family
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Truth for the Family
…ed me to advance my career, to elevate my status, to provide for my family, and to take care of our grandparents. And when they were alive, I made sure that they offered food to those in need, especially to the p…
บทที่ห้าเน้นการบรรลุความสำเร็จในชีวิตโดยการขจัดอารมณ์เชิงลบและนิสัยงก ผ่านการช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น การส่งเสริมคุณธรรม และการดูแลครอบครัว รวมถึงการสร้างสัมพันธ์ที่ดีในชุมชน และการกระทำให้บุญเพื่อให้ผู้ที่ล่
Truth for the Family: Teaching Respect and Responsibility
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Truth for the Family: Teaching Respect and Responsibility
…y are old enough to understand, we should explain to them why they should be respectful to parents, grandparents, and teachers. They may know that it is a good thing to do, but they may be too embarrassed to do i…
In this section, the text emphasizes the necessity of teaching children respect and humility for personal growth and societal harmony. It argues that while some may advocate for freedom in thought, it
The Importance of Elders in Marriage Guidance
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The Importance of Elders in Marriage Guidance
…ed by the husband and wife. We should train ourselves to become independent prior to marriage. Our grandparents introduced Dhamma for Laypersons as a guideline to self-training. Even after we get married and hav…
เพื่อให้การแต่งงานประสบความสำเร็จ จำเป็นต้องมีผู้แนะนำที่รู้จริงซึ่งมักจะเป็นผู้สูงอายุที่มีคุณธรรม พวกเขาสามารถให้คำปรึกษาในเรื่องการเลือกคู่ การทำหน้าที่ของคู่สมรส และการทำงานในชุมชน นอกจากนี้ คู่สม
The Power of Endurance and Gentleness
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The Power of Endurance and Gentleness
…s a beautiful mind. **Magic Spells to Prevent Divorce** We have learned up to this point that our grandparents continued to discover how to develop **endurance** and
When faced with challenging situations, it's crucial to calm the mind as if a volcano is ready to erupt. Gentleness helps reduce mental strain through various strategies, with meditation being the mos
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
…hen performing the good deeds, without any conditions and unwavering in the face of obstacles. Our grandparents focused on this Dhamma lesson because they realized that, even though we dedicate all our energy an…
The text emphasizes the importance of working honestly, regardless of the job's status. It advocates for a proud acceptance of all honest work, equating it with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind.