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Family Problems and Solutions
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Family Problems and Solutions
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…
Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
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Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
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
Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
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Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
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
Realities of the New Middle East
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Realities of the New Middle East
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,
Influence of Lokappadīpakāsāra on Pāli Buddhism
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Influence of Lokappadīpakāsāra on Pāli Buddhism
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
Influence of Greek Culture in Bactria and India
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Influence of Greek Culture in Bactria and India
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
The Importance of Virtue and Association
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The Importance of Virtue and Association
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
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
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
Conquer Mara with Goodness
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Conquer Mara with Goodness
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,
Understanding Karma and Human Behavior
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Understanding Karma and Human Behavior
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
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
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
Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
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Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
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
Instilling Good Values in Children
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Instilling Good Values in Children
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
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
Networking with a Dharma Politizer We worship money as God and morality is lost. When we do this, we begin to associate with ‘bad’ people, or people who lead us away from the very thing that would he
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
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Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
"• In conclusion, the sufferings of all beings are caused by succumbing to the influence of our accumulated defilements - from the past until this moment. We open our eyes (all of our senses are open)
In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits
Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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
Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
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Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
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
A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
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A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
A Changed Region After September 11, 2001, the Bush administration launched an ambitious policy to forge a new Middle East, with intervention in Iraq as the driver of the transformation. "The establi
This analysis reflects on the changes in the Middle East following the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and
The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
represented by the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah and the Syrian regime, seen as proxies for Iran and its policy of regional domination. The Syria–Lebanon cluster, in this view, is at the center of t
This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, and the March 14 coalition resisting Syrian co