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2. Fight with kindness. If the parents are younger than the neighbors, they should try to be friendlier. The neighbors may become more aware and argue more quietly. However, if the parents are older,

2. Fight with kindness. If the parents are younger than the neighbors, they should try to be friendlier. The neighbors may become more aware and argue more quietly. However, if the parents are older,

home there would be a big water basin with a scooper or a cup next to it. If a passerby was thirsty, he could quench his thirst. A simple water basin becomes a basin of value, converting plain water i

home there would be a big water basin with a scooper or a cup next to it. If a passerby was thirsty, he could quench his thirst. A simple water basin becomes a basin of value, converting plain water i

"War of Existence." Winning is accomplished by having a clear mind before departing. This is absolutely necessary. Therefore, when our relatives are ill, regardless of our closeness to them or the sev

"War of Existence." Winning is accomplished by having a clear mind before departing. This is absolutely necessary. Therefore, when our relatives are ill, regardless of our closeness to them or the sev

Even before problems arise, if parents discus these topics with their children, lovingly and rationally, their children will understand the immense love parents have for them. This can be the starting

Even before problems arise, if parents discus these topics with their children, lovingly and rationally, their children will understand the immense love parents have for them. This can be the starting

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 h

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 h

Chapter 30 How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes It has always been a challenge to develop human beings to resist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any expe

Chapter 30 How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes It has always been a challenge to develop human beings to resist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any expe

Chapter 34 Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus. The practice helps to strengthen the mind so that it will not be easily dive

Chapter 34 Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus. The practice helps to strengthen the mind so that it will not be easily dive

vacation. The poster shows a mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing d

The caption says, "Ordain while your mother is still alive to show her your gratitude." Any mother who sees this poster will wish that her son will ordain at least once. And any son who sees it will b

Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us sufferi

The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffering. Sometim

parents, we are overwhelmingly in debt to them. 2. Parents always forgive us without being resentful. The scolding and punishments they may have given us for doing unacceptable things are out of their

parents, we are overwhelmingly in debt to them. 2. Parents always forgive us without being resentful. The scolding and punishments they may have given us for doing unacceptable things are out of their

What is a blessing? Blessing is called vara in the Pali language. The meaning of vara is progress and happiness. A blessing means the act of giving the very best. Therefore, when the elderly give a bl

What is a blessing? Blessing is called vara in the Pali language. The meaning of vara is progress and happiness. A blessing means the act of giving the very best. Therefore, when the elderly give a bl

A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h

A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h

Chapter 40 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga)* Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said,

Chapter 40 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga)* Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said,

"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such

"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such

Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time

Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time

Chapter 43 Solving Buddhism's Crisis During the past twenty years, when the season of important the Buddhist tradition called the Kathina" Ceremony has approached, news about monks who have violated t

monastic discipline have been prominent in the media. This news causes many people to lose their faith in Buddhism and to over-generalize that monks do not deserve their reverence. Moreover, this has

Those who are not born during the life of a Buddha must seek refuge in the Lord Buddha's teachings, unaware of His appearance. Our country's ancestors, who experienced and attained high levels of medi

Those who are not born during the life of a Buddha must seek refuge in the Lord Buddha's teachings, unaware of His appearance. Our country's ancestors, who experienced and attained high levels of medi

Introduction Merit or boon, as Buddhists in Thailand call it, is an energy that is naturally created every time we think, speak or do good things. This energy has the power to cleanse our minds by dis

Merit or boon, as Buddhists in Thailand call it, is an energy that is naturally created every time we think, speak or do good things. This energy has the power to cleanse our minds by dissolving greed

๒๕๕ Boon also helps to dilute negative consequences of our past sins that we will have to bear as a result of our past actions. Our wish comes true when the amount of boon we have matches the amount o

Boon also helps to dilute negative consequences of our past sins that we will have to bear as a result of our past actions. Our wish comes true when the amount of boon we have matches the amount of th

214 บุญจากการถวายสังฆทานแด่ทักขิไณยบุคคล จะทำให้ถึงพร้อม ด้วยสมบัติทั้ง ๓ คือ มนุษย์สมบัติ สวรรค์สมบัติ และนิพพาน สมบัติ The resultant merit will bring wealth to the people who sincerely made such off

บุญจากการถวายสังฆทานแด่ทักขิไณยบุคคล จะทำให้ถึงพร้อม ด้วยสมบัติทั้ง ๓ คือ มนุษย์สมบัติ สวรรค์สมบัติ และนิพพาน สมบัติ The resultant merit will bring wealth to the people who sincerely made such offerin