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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 accumulate merits in his later years, the author faced the challenge of persuad

Chapter 27 Dad, Why Were We Born? One day, a family invited guests to their home for a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the fa

ในบทนี้ มีการพูดคุยกันระหว่างพ่อกับลูกเกี่ยวกับความหมายของชีวิตและการตาย หลังจากพิธีกรรมทางศาสนา ลูกถามพ่อเกี่ยวกับจุดประสงค์ของชีวิต และพ่ออธิบายถึงความรู้ที่ได้รับเกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา ว่าทุกคนล้วนตั้ง

2. Self-improvement (Dama) “The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi

This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en

1. The mentor should have an unambiguous biography. There must be proof of his life history; it can not be vague and unreliable. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingl

The mentor should have a clear biography and proven life history. Lord Buddha fits this as His documented life is a testament to His wisdom and virtue. He sought truth independently, achieving enlight

We highly regard the Lord Buddha to be our ultimate refuge without reservation – with the knowledge that He was only human – because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the de

We regard the Lord Buddha as our ultimate refuge due to His wisdom and compassion. His teachings guide us towards eliminating defilements and achieving Nibbana. The chapter discusses the misconception

Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholehearted attempt, the objective may be realized, but the quality is poor

The content discusses the importance of wholeheartedly pursuing objectives without shortcuts to ensure high-quality results. Using the analogy of washing clothes, it emphasizes the need for thoroughne

And for the one who has missed the objective entirely, he deserves nothing. And let him know that he is lucky to keep his job. And for those who have worked hard but caused more damage than good, the

This excerpt discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that those who fail to meet objectives or cause harm must reflect and adjust their actions. It highlights that hard

The physical heart is an organ. Nowadays, doctors can stop the beating of the heart while operating on a patient with heart problems and are able to restart the beating once the operation is finished.

บทความนี้ศึกษาความแตกต่างระหว่างหัวใจทางกายภาพกับหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยยกตัวอย่างจากพระไตรปิฎกที่บอกถึงแนวคิดที่ไม่เป็นที่รู้จักในสมัยนั้น เช่น การมีจักรวาลมากกว่าหนึ่งจักรวาล และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุ

4. We shall not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words. 5. We shall not consume intoxicants such as addictive drugs and alcohol. These Precepts are needed to keep peace on earth.

The Five Precepts, known before the birth of Buddha, are vital for maintaining peace on earth. They quantify human behavior: observing all means being fully human while deviating leads to increasing a

How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? Conclusion When I was a student, I started training myself to observe Let

The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author recounts a practice from their student days of making daily res

I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is

The narrative emphasizes the unexpected nature of life, highlighting the author's struggle to prioritize ordination amidst personal and familial obligations. With deteriorating health in family member

Part Six The End of One's Life

“Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won’t have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi

ในช่วงเวลาสุดท้ายของชีวิตพ父า ขอให้พยายามทำให้ท่านมีจิตใจแจ่มใสและไม่เครียด โดยการทำบุญในนามของท่านอาจช่วยให้จิตใจสดใสขึ้น แม้ท่านจะไม่มีความเชื่อในพุทธศาสนา ความสำคัญอยู่ที่สภาพจิตใจที่มีต่อชีวิตหลังค

grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents’ virtues to their children, both in the grandparents’ presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l

การเคารพและดูแลผู้สูงอายุไม่เพียงแต่ส่งผลกระทบต่อคุณภาพชีวิตของพวกเขา แต่ยังสะท้อนพฤติกรรมที่ลูกๆ จะมีต่อพ่อแม่ในอนาคตเช่นกัน โดยการเป็นตัวอย่างที่ดี พ่อแม่ช่วยฝึกฝนลูกๆ ให้รู้จักความกตัญญูและการเคารพ

The elderly represent the heart of the whole family. If their voices that speak of Dhamma, encouragement or caution are absent, it would seem like the family’s heart stops functioning. At the same t

ในครอบครัว ชาวสูงอายุเป็นหัวใจสำคัญ หากไม่มีเสียงของพวกเขา ความรักในครอบครัวจะลดน้อยลง นำไปสู่การแยกแยะและปัญหาครอบครัว การสั่งสอนและขอพรจากปู่ย่าตายายช่วยสร้างความสัมพันธ์อันดีระหว่างสมาชิกครอบครัว ค

1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W

In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on monks and creating confusion. Internal Fools, on the other hand, are Buddhists

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

The Dhammakaya Temple has remarkably survived against media backlash, drawing nearly 100,000 attendees to its ceremonies, despite allegations of bribery. Meanwhile, a concerning trend of temple abando

teaching ourselves humility and modesty. There may be times when an apology is required. Some difficulties are caused by our own carelessness, perhaps by damaging others' possessions, which can be sol

This text emphasizes the importance of humility and modesty, particularly in instances where apologies might be necessary due to personal oversights. It highlights the significance of staying calm and

Chapter 45 Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment Donating a Buddha image for oneself or one’s family was a favorite tradition of our ancestors. Wealthier people traveled around the

This chapter discusses the tradition of donating Buddha images, a practice favored by ancestors for gaining spiritual merit. It highlights how wealthier individuals traveled to temples to contribute i

ปฏิบัติธรรม หลังจากรับบุญและได้พักผ่อนกัน พอสมควร เวลา ๑๓.๓๐ น. น้องยุวกัลยาณมิตร พร้อมกันที่ห้องปฏิบัติธรรม จะมีการแนะนำตัว พระอาจารย์เล่าธรรมะและนำปฏิบัติธรรม รวมเวลาประมาณ ๑ ชั่วโมง Meditation At

ในกิจกรรมปฏิบัติธรรมนี้ น้องยุวกัลยาณมิตรจะมารวมตัวกันที่ห้องปฏิบัติธรรมในเวลา ๑๓.๓๐ น. โดยเริ่มด้วยการแนะนำตัวและฟังธรรมะจากพระอาจารย์ ก่อนจะนำไปสู่การทำสมาธิ การฝึกฝนนี้จะใช้เวลาประมาณ ๑ ชั่วโมง พร้