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Part Three: Problems Within the Family 1. Money comes from hard work! We can explain that going out at night is a waste of money. People need to work hard to be able to purchase food, shelter and clot

…to teach their children about the risks associated with substance use and the moral implications of peer influences. Resources are available to support families in addressing these challenges. Community involvement…

make sound judgments whether they should or should not do something. 2. Keeping your children away from Apayamukha. In the event where the children are already addicted to Apayamukha, the only way to

This text discusses the role of parents in guiding their children away from negative influences such as addiction to substances. It emphasizes the importance of open communication without anger, teach

which ended conclusively with a UN-mandated cease-fire and eventually a return to the status quo, made it very clear that neither country could break the balance of power. By removing Saddam Hussein,

This text discusses the significant changes in the balance of power in the Middle East following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and the subsequent rise of Iranian influence in the region. The removal o

REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 13 always been the possibility that Syria could be coaxed and pressured into adopting more pragmatic policies. Revived U.S. efforts to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian

The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other political factions. Despite Syrian troop withdrawal, control issues persist,

Abstract: **Influence of Lokappadīpakāsāra** on the Pāli Buddhism in Later Period: Based on Quotations of the *Lokappadīpakāsāra* in the *Cakkavaḷadīpaṇi* and *Lokaśaṅṭhānājotaratanagaṇṭhī* by

This study examines the significant influence of the Lokappadīpakāsāra, a 14th-century text, on two later Pāli texts: the Cakkavaḷadīpaṇi and Lokaśaṅṭhānājotaratanagaṇṭhī, both dating from the 16th to

TARN, W.W. 1938 The Greek in Bactia & India. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. UPASAK. C.S. 1990 History of Buddhism in Afghanistan. Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnat

The text discusses significant scholarly works centered on the influence of Greek culture in regions such as Bactria and India. It references key publications like 'The Greek in Bactia & India' by W.W

32. ALL THINGS MUST BE BASED UPON VIRTUE Those ignorant ones, who have no virtue yet desire fame, power and prestige, are doomed to fail in the end. The louder they boast, the faster they will fail. A

This text emphasizes that ambition without virtue leads to failure. The author reflects on a life built on merit and caution against desiring others' wealth. It highlights the importance of choosing o

It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru

The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to drink. They use various tricks and treats to allure him, lead

accumulating bad kamma they are like prisoners in their own kammic cells, unaware of their perpetual imprisonment. Unfortunately, as aforementioned, this prison of life is so vast that we cannot see t

This text discusses the nature of kamma and its profound impact on our lives, likening bad kamma to a prison that limits our awareness and actions. It emphasizes how thoughts, speech, and actions dire

127. CONQUER MARA WITH GOODNESS Throughout my life I have done nothing but good deeds. I will keep doing so to further the purity of my body, speech and mind. This goodness will help me overcome the i

The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influence of Mara. The author emphasizes making resolutions to stay on the path of goodness,

Introduction of our actions having brought this suffering of disharmony into our lives and seek to address the causes that are creating and accumulating bad karma. And our accumulated karma designate

This text delves into the impact of our actions on accumulating karma and the subsequent effects on our lives and rebirth. It outlines the ten bodily conditions we face as we navigate life and the nec

Mappings with a Dharma Master we first start with our own individual self and then work outward in all directions. “The six directions start with the smallest unit, ourselves. We are in the center o

The text discusses the importance of individual self-awareness and ethical behavior in shaping relationships and society. It emphasizes that one must start with self-improvement through meditation and

When we miss We meet for merit - making Meeting at the Post N7 On Sundays, Yuwakalayanamitra meet at the Post N7 of International Dhammakaya Hall to make merits together. Retreat Yuwakalayanamitra c

Yuwakalayanamitra gathers every Sunday at Post N7 in International Dhammakaya Hall for merit-making. Monthly camps involve meditation retreats at scenic locations. Alms-giving occurs each month at the

The children will believe that "when you do something good you will receive good in return" is false; and "when you misbehave you receive good in return" is true. When these children grow up they will

The text emphasizes that children often misinterpret the relationship between good actions and their consequences. It stresses the need for parents to discipline rather than indulge, teaching children

children. They must strictly adhere to the following three virtues: wisdom, discipline and loving kindness. This way, parents will have a chance to conceive a wonderful child. They will be good role m

This chapter discusses the essential virtues of wisdom, discipline, and loving kindness that parents must embody to raise wonderful children. By being good role models and understanding their children

Part Two: Raising Children When our children are young, we are everything to them. As they grow older, friends will influence their thoughts and attitudes more and more. In the teenage years, they wil

Part Two explores how parents are central in their children's early lives and adapt as they grow. Initially, parents are everything, but as children reach their teenage years, peers begin to influence

When doing honest work the mind becomes less clouded, becoming brighter, which will help facilitate the practice of meditation. This will be the beginning step to reach the inner light and the absolut

Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne

When later in life he met Khun Yai Ajahn he learned of the three levels of life’s goals and became further motivated by the realization that all human beings are prisoners on ‘Death Row’, this knowled

The text discusses a man's journey after meeting Khun Yai Ajahn, discovering life’s goals, and understanding that humans are prisoners on 'Death Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate t

failed to attract a substantial following. Finally, the growing importance of Hizbollah in Lebanon is probably another factor. Hizbollah has become not only a domestic player capable of paralyzing the

This text analyzes the socio-political dynamics affecting Shi’a Muslims in the Middle East, highlighting their status in various countries, including Iran, Iraq, and Bahrain. While Hizbollah has estab

retrenchment into a more ideological posture by a movement that has sought, but has so far been denied, a legitimate political role. The adoption and subsequent abandonment of the freedom agenda broug

The text discusses the complexities faced in promoting democracy in Arab nations, highlighting the influence of incumbent regimes resistant to political reform. It notes that, despite potential allies