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involvement with this distrustful person. Good people will not want to befriend dishonest people because they do not want to gain a bad reputation through association. So if a person in a family does

This text discusses the importance of truthfulness (sacca) and self-control (dama) in family dynamics and personal growth. It emphasizes that individuals with a lack of truthfulness can create distrus

The practice of regulating one's emotions prior to getting married is an important foundation of maintaining a marriage. But if both parties never learned to control their emotions in the past, elevat

The practice of regulating one's emotions before marriage is crucial for a lasting relationship. If neither partner has learned to manage their emotions, it can lead to destructive behaviors and event

When some people learn they are being gossiped about, they become so furious that they could kill the person who started the rumor. But if we know how to turn our ears into a wok handles, those words

Gossip can evoke strong emotions, but those who learn to disregard malicious words can achieve a peaceful mind. Compliments should be met with rationality rather than infatuation. The wisdom of our gr

Despite the behavior of one spouse, one should never waver from the Dhamma. Occasionally, the husband may go astray or the wife will resort to frivolous behavior, wasting time and money, leaving the h

This text highlights the importance of adhering to Dhamma even amidst challenges in marriage. It discusses the teachings in Buddhism regarding maintaining a loving family atmosphere. Buddhist insights

for some length of time, the initial infatuation dissipated and they saw their husbands and wives sometimes at their worse behavior. Whether this other side of him or her leads to small or large confl

เมื่อจีนความรักในช่วงแรกจางหาย พวกเขามองเห็นความจริงที่ไม่สมบูรณ์ในชีวิตคู่ของตน พระพุทธเจ้าแนะนำคุณสมบัติ 4 ประการในการเลือกคู่ครองที่ดี ได้แก่ การเข้าใจกรรม, การปฏิบัติตามศีล, การช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น, แ

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

This text delves into the challenges faced by wives of cheating or alcoholic husbands. It suggests that wives should first reflect on their own shortcomings and not resort to vindictive behaviors when

because all of their money is lost. When they win, it is never enough. With each passing day, they can lose their jobs and other important things without even realizing it. 4) Gambling destroys one’s

Gambling not only leads to financial loss but also severely impacts health and family relationships. Those engaged in gambling often neglect their well-being, resulting in stress and disease. The cycl

in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo

In life, the outcomes of good deeds and bad actions often seem misaligned, leading some to question the effectiveness of the Law of Kamma. This universal law states that immoral actions will ultimatel

What is the Nature of Human Beings? The nature of human beings consists of five characteristics. 1. By nature, humans will not kill. A human who takes life has deviated from the nature of humankind.

The text discusses the fundamental nature of human beings, emphasizing five key characteristics that define humanity. The first precept highlights the importance of not killing, suggesting that violen

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 author reflects on moments that brought him close to death, which deepened his desire to

How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her b

The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e

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

In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed

hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel

The survival of Buddhism in Thailand is under threat due to abandoned temples and corrupt practices. The Dhammakaya Temple, however, stands resilient, guided by Buddhist principles imparted by its fou

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk’s case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi

This text discusses the challenges faced by monks in Thailand due to negative media portrayals. It emphasizes the importance of differentiating between individual misconduct and the overall contributi

3) When the Lord Buddha was confronted by a furious elephant (similar to a frantic person), His solution was to spread loving kindness. In short, when people receive and are moved by loving kindness,

This text highlights the Buddha's approach to handling conflict, using love and understanding as tools for resolution. In facing a furious elephant, He spread loving kindness to expand hearts and fost

benefits in contributing for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a Buddha image, as she

Contributing a Buddha image is portrayed as a noble deed, ensuring the contributor's lasting merit and a peaceful afterlife. The narrator reflects on their grandmother's significant contributions, emp

On the cover of one of the Nong Pa Fa Cave manuscript, we can read: As the writing is clearly that of Dham Lanna, one wonders if some parts of the manuscripts come from Muang Nandaburi, a former name

This text examines the Nong Pa Fa Cave manuscripts, highlighting their writing style as Dham Lanna. It raises questions about their origins, specifically whether part of these manuscripts originate fr

where all fetters are unrooted, or at least they signify the ‘best’ state. The same may be said for the parallel of dhammacarĺa and brahmacarĺa. Although these two compounds are normally used in dif

The text discusses how 'brahmabhūta' refers to the state of having eradicated all defilements, allowing one to experience ultimate peace and happiness. It parallels 'dhammacarĺa' and 'brahmacarĺa' as

VII. Reference 4: Dhammakāya and Previous Buddha Another Pāli passage that shows the relation of dhammakāya with the Buddha is found in the Atthasandassakathera-apadāna. But here the narrative relates

บทความนี้วิเคราะห์ความสัมพันธ์ของคำว่า Dhammakāya กับพระพุทธเจ้าในพระอัฏฐสังคษา โดยมีการเล่าถึงชีวิตของพระอรหันต์ Atthasandassaka ที่มีความคิดถึงพระพุทธเจ้า Padumuttara และการยกย่องพระพุทธเจ้าในบทกวีส

mental qualities128 or purity,129 or identifies it with realities to be attained or experienced spiritually by noble disciples through the penetration of the noble paths.130 In one instance, he connec

This text examines the term dhammakāya as articulated by Buddhaghosa, linking it to spiritual realities and teachings of the Buddha. It highlights the role of dhamma-vinaya as a guiding principle and