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Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta - The Gift to the Sangha
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Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta - The Gift to the Sangha
… paṭi Gotami. Mahā pajā paṭi Gotami has been very helpful to the Blessed One, venerable sir. As his mother's sister, she was his nurse, his foster mother, the one who gave him milk. She suckled the Blessed …
In this excerpt from the Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta, the importance of giving to the Sangha is emphasized. Gotami's act of offering cloths is noted as significant, with the respect shown towards her relat
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
… to the flower and the fly goes to garbage. Why? Because that is what they are used to doing! "Our mother is our first most significant figure because she is the first person to instill values. Without her…
…ment, and recognizing the results of both good and bad actions. It highlights the significance of a mother's role in instilling values and shaping our perspectives. The text also addresses the cyclical natu…
A Tale of Loss and Regret
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A Tale of Loss and Regret
Her husband next day missed her and said, "My dear mother, at this time of day is not your daughter-in-law coming?" Then she reproached him saying, "Fie! yo…
… the absence of his wife, prompting a reflection on the complexities of familial relationships. The mother-in-law reproaches him, questioning the nature of life and death, and articulating the pain of being…
ข่าวบุญต่างประเทศ: บูชาข้าวพระในสหรัฐอเมริกา
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ข่าวบุญต่างประเทศ: บูชาข้าวพระในสหรัฐอเมริกา
…ิริทัพ ในรัฐฟลอริด้า ประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกา ร่วมกันทอดผ้าป่า และถวายปัจจัย สร้างสุขพิมาน ทำบุญกองทุนการ Mother's Day วัดภาวนาจอร์เจีย ศึกษาภาษาบาลี และบุญต่างๆ ของทางวัด ด้วยความปลื้มปีติยินดีในบุญ วันอาทิตย์ที…
เมื่อวันที่ 6-7 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2549 กัลยาณมิตรและผู้นำบุญร่วมกิจกรรมบูชาข้าวพระ ณ บ้านกัลฯ นริศ-สุนันท์ ศิริทัพ ในรัฐฟลอริด้า พร้อมทอดผ้าป่าและถวายปัจจัยเพื่อจัดสร้างสุขพิมาน กิจกรรมนี้ยังตรงกับวันแม่ขอ
The Importance of Love and Discipline in Relationships
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The Importance of Love and Discipline in Relationships
…e into this world. Thus, they transform their roles from husband and wife into that of a father and mother. Fathers and mothers are regarded as the noble ones of the household. The titles 'father' and 'moth…
การมีความรักก่อนความปรารถนาเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการสร้างครอบครัวที่มีคุณค่า พ่อและแม่มีบทบาทสำคัญในการสอนลูกให้มีระเบียบวินัยและเคารพกฎแห่งกรรม เพื่อหลีกเลี่ยงพฤติกรรมที่นำไปสู่ผลเสียในชีวิต พฤติกรรมที่ขาดร
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
… me. Back then, I was a ferocious and ill-tempered person. Everybody was afraid of me, including my mother and my husband. Once, I struck my sister's head with a chopping knife. Her scull was broken, and he…
This narrative describes the author's tumultuous past marked by alcoholism, anger, and violence towards loved ones. Their life transforms after attending the Panawat Meditation Park in 2003, where the
Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
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Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
… politely and pay respects to my husband every night before we go to bed. I also pay respects to my mother as often as possible and ask for her forgiveness for my past mistakes. This made my mother cry with…
This narrative chronicles a significant personal transformation through meditation. The author reflects on their previous life marked by anger and violence, contrasting it with their newfound calmness
A Journey of Love and Resilience
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A Journey of Love and Resilience
…life is full of bitterness and suffering I was born in Korat (Nakornratchasima province). I lost my mother when I was young and my father is paralyzed. As a son, I have many siblings in my family and we hav…
…gnern, a 49-year-old singer from Nevada, USA, reflects on her life of suffering and joy. Losing her mother young, she lived in poverty but found hope through music. Winning a singing contest changed her lif…
Teaching Your Unborn Child
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Teaching Your Unborn Child
… woman spoke with her eyes wide open, "It is my money that I dropped. Please give it back to me; my mother is waiting to go buy alcohol with that money." The older sister then asked her, "When did you drop …
The story unfolds during the Cheng Meng Season, where two sisters find a bag of money. The older sister, teaching her unborn child about virtues, insists on waiting for the rightful owner. When two wo
Financial Wisdom from Luang Phaw
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Financial Wisdom from Luang Phaw
…ood salary, he still spent more than he was earning. Unable to rectify the situation, he sought his mother's help. She was able to help him financially. She said to him, "Son, it is not important how much m…
…xt recounts the financial struggles faced by Luang Phaw in his youth and the wisdom imparted by his mother regarding savings. She emphasized that the amount saved matters more than the amount earned and ill…
The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
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The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
…eterioration, disaster and damage for himself. It would be more beneficial to give the money to his mother so she can make more merit. Therefore, monks remind us: "If you are about to spend money to solicit…
…ad habits towards spouses, and financial wastefulness. The emphasis is on the importance of valuing mothers and using resources for merit-making. The call to educate others aims to reduce issues like sexual…
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
… finding a solution. Finally, I had to use ingenuity to solve this problem. I started by telling my mother not to purchase liquor for him. Since he was unable to bully my mother into buying it, he turned to…
This narrative explores the challenges faced by a child trying to persuade their elderly father to quit drinking. Through clever methods and family collaboration, the child works to help their father
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
…ruin, [Apayamukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother. If this situation occurs regularly in the family, the children will often feel that their father i…
… effects of a father's addiction on family life, particularly how it places undue responsibility on mothers and breeds resentment in children. It highlights a case of a boy seeking guidance from Luang Phaw …
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
…. "After my studies, the first thing that came to my mind was how to steer myself, my parents, your mother and all my children away from misdeeds. And furthermore, I wanted to ensure that all of our grandpa…
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
… this to happen to me. But since life is so unpredictable, the priority was ordination. Besides, my mother's health was deteriorating; my grandmother was getting very senile, and if I delayed the ordination…
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 Heart of the Family: Importance of Elderly Blessings
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The Heart of the Family: Importance of Elderly Blessings
… When your parents live far from your family, you must take their place. The suggestion is that the mother should bring the children to pay homage to and ask for a blessing from the father, the head of hous…
บทความนี้พูดถึงบทบาทสำคัญของคนแก่ในครอบครัวในการสร้างความรักและความอบอุ่นผ่านการให้พรและการเคารพตามธรรมเนียมไทย โดยชี้ให้เห็นถึงผลกระทบต่อครอบครัวที่ขาดการปฏิบัติตามทั้งหมดนี้ อาจนำไปสู่ปัญหาความขัดแย
Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
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Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
…finished my studies, the first thing that came to my mind was how to steer myself, my parents, your mother, and all my children away from misdeeds. And furthermore, I wanted to ensure that all of our grandp…
Part Five of 'Truth for the Family' delves into profound insights on life, emphasizing that death is not the end and that our virtues and vices have consequences. It explores the concepts of kamma and
Love and Family
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Love and Family
…omoto (Japan) "My daughter is a kid and likes to have fun just like other kids, yet she follows her mother to the Meditation Centre. She has improved on herself and I'm impressed. She loves and respects her…
ในเรื่องนี้ คุณโคอิจิ เอนโมโตจากญี่ปุ่นพูดถึงความรักและความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัว โดยเฉพาะระหว่างเขากับภรรยาและลูกสาว เขาชื่นชมลูกสาวที่มีความสุขและสนุกสนาน เธอเป็นเด็กที่ติดตามแม่ไปยังศูนย์สมาธิและพัฒนาต
The Importance of Meditation in Family Relationships
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The Importance of Meditation in Family Relationships
…eatly. Even Kimie, my daughter who is a kid and likes to have fun just like other kids, follows her mother to the Meditation Centre. She has improved on herself and I'm impressed. She loves and respects her…
This passage reflects on the transformative power of meditation for family members, highlighting improved relationships, personal growth, and emotional resilience following life's challenges such as t
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…d and in my heart. Two years later, I was still miserable but I continued to perform my duties as a mother and a wife. I felt like I was a pilot who had to fly a plane to bring the passengers safely to thei…
…ollowing the loss of her daughter. Despite her deep sorrow, she continues to fulfill her roles as a mother and wife. A pivotal moment occurs when she meets a smiling monk, who becomes a beacon of hope and s…