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The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
…press. My feelings before and after meditation are quite different now. Now, I’m different. Before, life was difficult for me. Now I feel free, I feel light. I can solve things quite easily now. I thought…
…lection, Lucky Moyo, a restaurant employee from Zimbabwe, shares how meditation has transformed his life, leading him to feel free, light, and enlightened. He emphasizes the importance of meditation not j…
Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
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Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
…combination of all of these spiritual perfections may bring all of your happiness and prosperity in life – that you may achieve success and fulfillment in every good thing that you wish for. May you be en…
…ed by peace, unity, and the Dhammakaya Tradition, weaving the ideals of enlightenment into everyday life. May collective efforts lead to a miraculous future for the world. More information at dmc.tv.
Dedication of the Phongsawasdi Family
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Dedication of the Phongsawasdi Family
…ents (Soon and Huay Phongsawasdi), and to all of our family members that have passed on. Their real life experiences, as illustrated in this book, were our inspiration. May both of our great grandparents…
…e memory of ancestors Soon and Huay Phongsawasdi and all family members who have passed away, whose life experiences inspired the writing. The text reflects aspirations for continued blessings and enlight…
Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
…ord Buddha gave a Dhamma discourse pertaining to a method that can be utilized as a basis for daily life and a means of establishing a stable family. It is known as “Dhamma for Laypersons.” Composed of fo…
…, endurance, and sacrifice. These principles are vital for nurturing a stable and harmonious family life. By cultivating these values within each family member, families can prevent conflicts and foster a…
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you
…sses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, physical suffering, a…
Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
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Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
…istress in every sense of the word and disruption on a regular basis. They will not live a peaceful life. But if they had both trained themselves well before their marriage, no matter the degree of disag…
… promote happiness and strengthen family ties. Understanding these can lead to a fulfilling married life. Imparting this wisdom enhances skills and virtues necessary for marriage success, ensuring the cou…
Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
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Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
hope that you will find someone else to help you with the many things in life. There are some who get married because they expect that their spouse will treat them favorably in…
In a marriage, expectations can lead to disappointment if not grounded in self-dependence. Many marry for beauty or behavior, but these qualities fade. True relationships rely on self-sufficiency and
Understanding the Beauty of Mind and the Role of Marriage Counselors
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Understanding the Beauty of Mind and the Role of Marriage Counselors
…lity that a person possesses. To discover that, we need to rely on persons who have experienced the life of a marriage. In other word, having a family also requires a teacher or coach who can give advice …
…viors and virtues is also stressed, showcasing how these elements cultivate a responsible and moral life. The role of elders in marriage can guide couples in embracing Dhamma for Laypersons to ensure stro…
Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
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Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
Humans also have eyes. We must train our eyes to be like bamboo knots, because the most important aspect of eyesight is, “Don’t look at things you aren’t supposed to see. Don’t look for trouble. Don’t
…mind. By training our eyes not to focus on negativity and avoiding gossip, we can foster a virtuous life and prevent conflict. The metaphor of bamboo knots illustrates how discipline in vision leads to an…
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
…cognition is a compliment, praise, or the admiration of the others. 4) Happiness is the comforts of life, both physically and mentally, joy, cheer, and pleasure. These are what most people like. If they …
ข้อความจากบรรพบุรุษระบุว่า เราต้องตระหนักว่าในโลกนี้มีทั้งความพอใจและความผิดหวัง ซึ่งสอนให้เรารู้จักการทำสมาธิเพื่อความสงบและเข้มแข็ง เมื่อเราประสบกับการสูญเสียหรือความวิตกกังวล ให้เรารักษาจิตใจให้เงี
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
Chapter 5 The Birth of a Meritorious Person Everyone feels excited when there is a new addition to the family. Some of these families are so elated they invite monks to receive offerings at their hom
…ments can reveal the profound differences that make each person unique. We explore the mysteries of life, death, and our place in the universe, aiming to understand the path from birth to our ultimate fat…
Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
…uld abort it? The reason is because the unborn child has kamma from killing animals from a previous life. When it was time for it to be born, due to the retribution from the killing, it was conceived in t…
…ample of abortion, it challenges readers to explore the deeper connections of karma in the cycle of life, illustrating how past actions influence current circumstances and choices. The importance of under…
Teaching Children the Importance of Care and Endurance
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Teaching Children the Importance of Care and Endurance
…n comparison, if children do not assist others, no one will want to help them when they are adults. Life will be difficult for them and they will be poor throughout life. When they need help no one will w…
จากการไม่ปฏิบัติตามศีลห้าของพุทธศาสนา เช่น การไม่ขโมย การประพฤติผิด การโกหก และการใช้สารเสพติด จะนำไปสู่ผลเสียต่างๆ ได้แก่ การทุจริต การค้าประเวณี และการทำผิดกฎหมาย ร่วมกับการสู้ชีวิตเพื่อเรียนรู้การด
The Role of Parents in a Buddhist Family
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The Role of Parents in a Buddhist Family
… behind their parents' backs. Once parents are able to practice these four roles perfectly, family life will be joyful. There will be peace of body and mind which can expand from the well-balanced family…
…t within the family. Ultimately, the harmonious fulfillment of these roles leads to a joyful family life, fostering peace in society. For more resources, visit dmc.tv.
The Importance of Positive Influence on Children's Development
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The Importance of Positive Influence on Children's Development
…learn to respect and be courteous towards others. The Mangala Sutta (the Thirty-Eight Blessings of Life which teaches us about the road to happiness in life) clearly states that you should not associate …
การเลี้ยงดูเด็กในสิ่งแวดล้อมที่ดีและสร้างสรรค์มีความสำคัญต่อการพัฒนาความคิดและพฤติกรรมของเด็ก การศึกษาเพียงอย่างเดียวไม่เพียงพอต่อความสำเร็จในอนาคต ต้องมีการสร้างมิตรภาพที่ดีและการให้คำแนะนำอย่างเหมาะ
Teaching Children Time Management for Better Academic Performance
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Teaching Children Time Management for Better Academic Performance
…tudying, sleeping and waking, up will lead to better grades in school and better decision-making in life. Many children may know what is right and wrong, but may not always be able to refrain from perform…
…ir academic potential but also instilled valuable time management skills that would benefit them in life. The importance of teaching children when to prioritize their responsibilities over leisure is high…
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
…elp improve the results of the patient’s treatment. In conclusion, the final second in a patient’s life is very significant because that is when we can help them win the
…ories of good deeds, and encourage ongoing merits that can aid both healing and peace at the end of life. As the final moments are pivotal in shaping one's destiny after death, caregivers are called to su…
Understanding the Lives of Orphans
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Understanding the Lives of Orphans
… What we witnessed made us feel sad and heartbroken. These children had a different perspective on life than us. When we were young, we wanted to have lots of friends or age to have fun with. We never th…
…al turmoil and rivalry for attention among these children are heart-wrenching. Their perspective on life is shaped by loneliness and competition rather than friendship, prompting a reflection on how lucky…
The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
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The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
Children often encounter problems later in life because the parents did not fulfill these responsibilities. Why Do Some Children Behave Badly? Our…
Children often face challenges later in life due to insufficient parental guidance. Ancestral wisdom highlights that many parents fail to distin…
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
…his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so that he could take those merits with him to his future lives. When I tried to persuade him to …
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