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Born to Restore Harmony
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Born to Restore Harmony
Born to Restore Harmony P hrharjabhavanavisudh (Luang Phaw Dhammajayo) was born Chaiboon Suthipol on Saturday, the 22nd of April 1944, the first night of the waxing moon in the 6th month of the Lunar
… his future as a spiritual figure in Thai Buddhism known for restoring harmony in communities. This narrative is central to the understanding of Buddhist leadership in modern Thailand. For more insights, visit…
The Journey of a Young Dreamer to a Revered Abbot
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The Journey of a Young Dreamer to a Revered Abbot
“If I were to pursue secular interests, I would want to attain the highest objective. If I were to pursue religious interests, I would like to reach the utmost Dhamma and disseminate Buddhism to the w
This narrative highlights the journey of a young man who aspired to find the utmost Dhamma and share Buddhism glob…
The Search for the Answers of Life
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The Search for the Answers of Life
The Search for the Answers of Life While he was attending Suankularb Wittayalai School, he had a chance to listen to Dhamma lectures, from many scholars, and that inspired him and his friends to esta
…seeks wisdom through reading and contemplation, striving to unlock the deeper truths of Dhamma. The narrative captures his dedication and relentless inquiry into the answers that life poses. For more insights,…
Discovering a Teacher of Peace
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Discovering a Teacher of Peace
Discovering a Teacher who showed Him the Way to Peace When he first met Khun Yay (Khun Mae Acariya Chandra), she was fifty-three years old. She looked like an ordinary nun, who was very thin, but who
This narrative explores the encounter with Khun Yay, a remarkable nun whose brilliance and kindness transcended he…
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
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Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe Later, young Chaiboon came to a clear realisation that the knowledge of the world could not truly keep humankind from suffering, or be able to attain true happiness; o
In this narrative, young Chaiboon realizes that worldly knowledge cannot prevent suffering or grant true happiness; o…
Understanding Your Mind for Serenity
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Understanding Your Mind for Serenity
If you do not know your own mind, how will serenity arise? The responsibilities of daily life are constantly pulling your mind to attach with external forces to you because you are fixated on your ex
…e daily responsibilities and political changes can cause anxiety and distract from inner peace. The narrative emphasizes looking within to understand one’s feelings and thoughts, suggesting that without mental…
The Cycle of Violence and Its Consequences
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The Cycle of Violence and Its Consequences
the world where there is sunlight, conflicts are constantly taking place between nations and between individuals. When it is daylight for us and the other side of the world is blanketed in darkness, w
…e. It emphasizes the psychological and social damages inflicted on both victors and vanquished. The narrative argues against the belief that war can lead to peace, noting that it only intensifies hostility and…
A Haunting Reflection
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A Haunting Reflection
Because when married to a ghost, the wife is pushed into the sea and has to think that she is not sure but just a faint idea of herself is out of her body. She feels that all the actions are gone, not
…ence and the blurred line between life and death. As she confronts these overwhelming feelings, the narrative explores deep emotional turmoil and the quest for identity in the face of extraordinary circumstanc…
Understanding Marital Conflicts and Tolerance
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Understanding Marital Conflicts and Tolerance
here is the extracted text from the image: --- there is something that still displeases us. When we are displeased with ourselves, they are considered weaknesses that have turned into bad habits. A
…ing couples to assess their readiness to endure not just each other but their families as well. The narrative emphasizes that preparation for marriage should focus on enduring challenges rather than material a…
Teaching Children Decision-Making Skills Through House Rules
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Teaching Children Decision-Making Skills Through House Rules
The families that have house rules, on how children should spend their time, will be able to teach these children at a young age how to make the right decisions and how not to succumb to desires. This
…play a crucial role in guiding children to make wise choices based on principles and reasoning. The narrative includes a situation where a government officer seeks advice from a monk about teenagers' provocati…
What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along?
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What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along?
Chapter 16 What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along? Here is a true story for parents who have not yet begun creating harmony in their families. There was once a family with three
…ions if reconciliation is possible. Despite her efforts, the parents appear to have lost hope. This narrative highlights the importance of parental intervention in fostering harmony and resolving sibling rival…
Learning Responsibility Through Family Dynamics
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Learning Responsibility Through Family Dynamics
Being immature and the youngest, I would sometimes go off on my own and not help out. Why not? In the mornings, I would shoot at birds and go fishing with my friends. In the afternoon, I would panic
This narrative explores the responsibilities among siblings, focusing on the importance of communication and mutua…
The Roads Leading to Ruin
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The Roads Leading to Ruin
their parents continue to defend them. Few want to admit that their children are less than angels. Therefore, I want to leave this thought with every child who is constantly demanding their parents t
…o parents. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the love and sacrifices made by parents. The narrative challenges children to appreciate what they have and reflect on the plight of orphans who lack pare…
Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
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Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
1) A husband strays because he lacks something from his wife Although this is a very difficult task, a wife needs to understand the shortcomings she may have which influenced her husband to cheat. Se
…with infidelity. Meditation is recommended to clear the mind and gain insight into one's flaws. The narrative emphasizes patience in dealing with an adulterous husband and highlights the long-term impact of al…
The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but
This narrative reveals the transformation of an individual after receiving a wake-up call about the excessive spen…
Helping a Father Quit Drinking
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Helping a Father Quit Drinking
There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This ma
In this narrative, a student seeks advice from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking due to violent behavior ca…
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so t
In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wanting to help him accum…
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apyayumukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother.
… the resentment children may feel towards their father when responsibilities shift to the mother. A narrative is presented about a boy seeking advice from Luang Phaw regarding his father, highlighting the need…
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y
… text introduces the Five Precepts of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior. The narrative begins with a question from a senior monk about love and life, illustrating that all beings, includ…
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one’s past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of the Tripitaka. Unfort
This narrative discusses the importance of familial love and the motivation behind the decision to ordain. The aut…