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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
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
The Downfall of a Millionaire
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The Downfall of a Millionaire
…aks and couches. All that belonged to him, he sold, and the proceeds he spent in riotous living. In old age he sold his house, the property of his family. And those to whom he sold his house took possession …
…fe's money, and ultimately force him to sell his properties, possessions, and family legacy. In his old age, he faces the consequences of his actions when he is evicted from his home, showcasing the dangers …
The Importance of Honoring Elders
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The Importance of Honoring Elders
…d these acts and copy them accordingly. The truth is what goes around comes around. When they reach old age, their child will treat them in the same way as they did with their own parents. They will possess …
การเคารพและดูแลผู้สูงอายุไม่เพียงแต่ส่งผลกระทบต่อคุณภาพชีวิตของพวกเขา แต่ยังสะท้อนพฤติกรรมที่ลูกๆ จะมีต่อพ่อแม่ในอนาคตเช่นกัน โดยการเป็นตัวอย่างที่ดี พ่อแม่ช่วยฝึกฝนลูกๆ ให้รู้จักความกตัญญูและการเคารพ
Harmony Within the Family
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Harmony Within the Family
…ents is much more than we can ever repay. But, we can try to repay them by caring for them in their old age. Use the family wealth responsibly, continue to do the good work that they have started, and inspir…
บทที่สี่กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความรักในครอบครัวและการแสดงความขอบคุณต่อพ่อแม่ โดยเน้นความรับผิดชอบในการดูแลพวกเขาในวัยชราและหลังจากที่พวกเขาได้จากไปแล้ว ควรกระตุ้นให้พวกเขามีความเชื่อในความจริง การมีจิตใ
The Debt of Gratitude to Parents
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The Debt of Gratitude to Parents
…ich children can repay the debt of gratitude they owe to their parents: 1. Caring for them in their old age 2. Carrying on the good name of the family 3. Using the family wealth in a responsible way 4. Conti…
ในบทนี้เราพูดถึงหนี้แห่งความกตัญญูที่เรามีต่อพ่อแม่ซึ่งไม่สามารถชำระได้หมด เราควรดูแลพวกเขาเมื่อแก่ชรา รักษาชื่อเสียงของครอบครัว และส่งต่อความดีที่พวกเขาสร้างขึ้น การมีความเมตตาเสนอให้พวกเขามีศรัทธาใน
The Duties of Grateful Children
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The Duties of Grateful Children
… grandparents. This is the way to give your children examples of how to care for you when you reach old age, especially at your last moment of life. They will know how to make their parents' minds bright and…
…cherish their grandparents, which ultimately reflects on how their own parents will be cared for in old age. The cyclical nature of kindness and respect bolsters good karma and a favorable destiny in accorda…
Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
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Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
124. GRAB THE FLAG OF VICTORY We are extremely fortunate to be born a human being. We are born to pursue virtue, to build spiritual benefits. So take this opportunity to accumulate only good thi
This text emphasizes the importance of being human and the opportunity to build spiritual assets through virtue. The author shares personal experiences of adhering to the Five and Eight Precepts, disc
Chaiboon's Journey of Knowledge and Buddhism
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Chaiboon's Journey of Knowledge and Buddhism
Chaiboon’s Utmost Dedication to Attaining Knowledge of the World and the Start of Attaining Knowledge of Buddhism. Young Chaiboon was eager when it came to acquiring knowledge, and was happy spending
Chaiboon, a young boy, dedicated his free time to acquiring knowledge through books, especially on Dhamma. Unlike his peers, he found joy in reading, deepening his understanding of life's suffering an
Understanding the Buddha: His Life and Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha: His Life and Teachings
Buddha, an 'awaken one' who is fully enlightened and who has realized nirvana without the benefit of a Buddha's teaching in the lifetime in which he attains it. A Buddha is generally regarded as omnis
Buddha, meaning 'awakened', refers to a fully enlightened being. Gotama was the historical Buddha, born in 623 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha in present-day Nepal. At 29, he renounced royal life in search
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
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
Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
There has been no successful democratic revolution in any Middle Eastern country. Instead, the democratic openings advocated and supported by the United States have either led to sectarian division or
This text discusses the lack of successful democratic revolutions in the Middle East, largely due to U.S. policies that have often led to sectarian division and the empowerment of Islamist groups. It
Meetings with a Dhama Master
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Meetings with a Dhama Master
Meetings with a Dhama Master Meeting #15 08 March 2010 - Saphaa Upasika Kaew Training is one of the most remarkable experiences in which I have participated at the Wat. Here we are, all 8,000 of us
In March 2010, 8,000 women gathered at the Saphaa for a week-long nun-like training at Wat. The experience includes meditation in large communal spaces, where participants wear distinct uniforms. Thou
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace For more than 40 years after his enlightenment he spent all of his time teaching students in both Thai- land and abroad so that they could find inner peace as he did. He taug
For over 40 years after his enlightenment, a meditation master dedicated his life to teaching inner peace in Thailand and beyond. His teachings on Dhammakaya helped over a million individuals find tru
The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
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The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
115. BEAUTY THAT IS NOT In all my years, I have yet to see a truly beautiful woman. For all their efforts to beautify themselves from head to toe, to my eyes I see no beauty in them at all. What I see
… sensual matters, marking a transition from youthful embarrassment to a more liberated viewpoint in old age. Overall, the discourse revolves around the rejection of superficiality in favor of spiritual and m…
The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
…these four ‘signs’, it dawned on Him that every person would eventually have to live with sickness, old age, and death and that life was, indeed, not without pain and suffering. So his real needs as a human …
In this text, the journey of an individual exploring the teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the
The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to Children
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The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to Children
Yet there are a number of parents who believe that children should be left free to think and that training them to meditate when they are two or three years old is too restrictive. In this regard, the
Parents strive for their children to become good individuals, but hoping they will learn on their own isn't sufficient. Teaching respect through actions like bowing and politeness, alongside meditatio
Understanding the Impact of Broken Families on Children
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Understanding the Impact of Broken Families on Children
Children of broken families often display certain characteristics such as disobedience and negative attitudes. Obviously, that is not something that is desirable. Why did these children’s families fal
Children from broken families often exhibit disobedience and negative attitudes. It's essential to understand the root causes of family breakdowns to prevent similar issues in our own lives. Family di
Exploring Existence Through Loss and Meditation
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Exploring Existence Through Loss and Meditation
Wisdom I have always known that our physical presence, as we know it, is not all there is to life. I lost my father when I was eight years old. This was my first experience with death and it affected
This narrative delves into the profound effects of losing a loved one and the quest for deeper understanding beyond physical existence. The author shares personal experiences of grief and the search f
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy I first set foot on Thai soil in July 1967. I was a soldier during the Vietnam War, from 1964 to 1968. I enlisted in the military at the age of 17, just one month after graduating from
เรื่องราวของทหารคนหนึ่งที่เดินทางมายังประเทศไทยในช่วงสงครามเวียดนาม ซึ่งเขาได้เผชิญกับความเจ็บปวดและความสูญเสียที่เกิดขึ้นในช่วงเวลานั้น โดยเขาเป็นผู้ดูแลคนเจ็บและได้เห็นเพื่อนร่วมงานจำนวนมากสูญเสียชี
The Search for a Teacher
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The Search for a Teacher
The Search for a Teacher In 1963, at the age of nineteen, he was preparing to take the entrance examination for university-level studies. The young man made a decision to go to Wat Paknam Bhasicharoe
In 1963, a nineteen-year-old man sought to study Dhammakaya Meditation at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen but could not find Khun Mae Acariya Chandra. Despite passing his university entrance exam and returnin