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Part Two: Raising Children Chapter 8 Building Good Habits It is a serious mistake if parents always take their children's side when they have misbehaved or done something wrong. The children will even

In Chapter 8, 'Building Good Habits,' the text emphasizes the importance of not always siding with children when they misbehave. Indulgent parenting can lead children to believe that bad behavior will

Suzanne Jeffrey proportion, and in getting the proper amount of exercise. “In the educational environment, we all have to practice a code of conduct. This is why respect is the vital part of the six

In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le

3. SAVE YOURSELF FIRST We are like a small, helpless baby bird vulnerable to dangers. Save yourself from danger before thinking and worrying about saving others. After I left home, I never looked back

This text emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing oneself before assisting others, likening individuals to vulnerable creatures that must first ensure their own safety. It recounts personal experienc

Chapter 28 Young People and the Lord Buddha In recent years, a new generation of young people has started to wonder why Buddhists highly regard the Lord Buddha to be the greatest sanctuary, although

In this chapter, a new generation of young people questions the reverence of the Lord Buddha as a mentor. A senior monk provides insight, emphasizing that true Buddhists are logical and seek to unders

Simply maintain your mind, softly, and gently, in the middle of your abdomen. The way that you focus your mind at the centre of the body, is by comparing it to the lightness, and gentleness of a bird'

This text outlines techniques for focusing the mind during meditation, comparing the experience to a feather gently touching water. It emphasizes relaxation at the center of the abdomen, using visuali

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips could imagine a shining sun, of any size that you like, bright like the midday sun but clean and soothing as the moonlight on a full moon night. You can choose

This section provides an easy meditation technique to cultivate inner peace. It focuses on visualizing a calming object such as a sun, moon, or candle flame in the center of your body. The method enco

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips (#4) Once your mind is completely still, it will drop the word phrase by itself, as if you are forgetting to recite it (if you simply do not want to recite it a

ในส่วนที่หกนี้ เราจะพูดถึงเทคนิคการทำสมาธิที่จะช่วยให้จิตใจของคุณสงบและมีความสติเป็นหลัก คุณจะได้เรียนรู้วิธีการทำให้จิตใจของคุณตั้งมั่น และตรวจสอบประสบการณ์ภายในโดยที่ไม่ต้องวิเคราะห์หรือวิจารณ์ เพื่

Part Seven: Appendixes a member of the family and doing it with integrity (Samānattatā) Four Valuable Tools Which Enable us to Reach our Goals (Iddhipāda): 1. Satisfaction and joy in the thing concern

In this section, we discuss four valuable tools for reaching goals, known as Iddhipāda. These include Chanda (satisfaction), Viriya (diligent effort), Citta (wholehearted attention), and Vimamsā (rese

The Easiest Path to Happiness If you look at your house you will see that it comprises of a roof, pillars and walls. If you look at the pillars and walls, you may think that they are just staying stil

The text compares the structure of a house to the workings of our minds, illustrating how stability in thought can support us through life's pressures. Just as walls and pillars hold up a roof, a stil

Chand’s father was a good family man but he was addicted to alcohol. He was gentle when sober, but unpleasant when drunk. One day, he became so drunk that he fell asleep under the house while the fami

Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w

Step-by-step instructions 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the half-lotus position. Sit upright with your back straight, cross-legged with your

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on adopting the half-lotus position for meditation. Start by sitting upright with a comfortable cushion and cross-legged stance, ensuring proper breathing

"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn’t care about his children and only looks after himself. He is only concerned about his own wellbeing. During tough time

In this discussion, a boy shares his concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior towards their family. Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding familial roles and the moral respons

60 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 47.Life... to the Power of Two In the material world we have to speed up for our body to reach our destination more quickly. But in the spiritual world within, our destinatio

ในโลกวัตถุ เราต้องเร่งความเร็วให้ร่างกายไปถึงจุดหมายเร็วขึ้น แต่ในโลกจิตวิญญาณ เราต้องหยุดจิตใจเพื่อไปถึงจุดหมายอย่างแท้จริง การให้จิตใจหยุดนิ่งขณะร่างกายเคลื่อนที่สามารถทำได้โดยการเห็นธรรมกายในทุกกิจ

Journey to Joy 106 patients, the sufferings they must endure and the diseases they have affect us emotionally. When I take time to meditate, I am able to decrease this stress and not feel so sad anymo

In the demanding field of healthcare, doctors often face emotional challenges due to their patients' suffering. Meditation serves as a powerful tool to alleviate stress, enhance awareness, and improve

Journey to Joy 126 I am Margitta Dietermann and I am 48 years old. I was born in Germany and I left my country with my own young family when I was 26 years old. For more than 22 years now, I'm living

Margitta Dietermann, a 48-year-old psychotherapist originally from Germany, shares her journey of self-discovery after moving to Switzerland with her family. Struggling with self-doubt and the belief

Journey to Joy 130 I aim to provide the right climate so that people can make their own choices to change their life actively for the better. According to experience, a personal choice for a new conce

This text discusses the importance of creating an environment for individuals to make their own choices to improve their lives. It highlights how personal choices are effective in breaking bad habits

Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four thing

Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug

90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea

Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f

Chapter 23 Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin At this time, the number of people with AIDS is increasing. One reason for this increase is that most young men believe soliciting a prostitute is no

This chapter discusses the rising incidence of AIDS and how many young men wrongly believe that soliciting prostitutes is not morally wrong if it is consensual. It highlights Buddhism's perspective on

MEDITATION TECHNIQUE 41.Expectation Free When practising meditation, don't harbour expectations or worries about whether your inner experience is moving forwards, backwards, or the same as before. Spe

In the practice of meditation, it is essential to let go of expectations or worries regarding your progress. The emphasis should be on achieving a neutral mind and simply enjoying the moment, without