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"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at t

The text discusses how excessive spending on alcohol and other vices can lead to detrimental life choices and financial instability. It highlights a conversation between Luang Phaw and Khun Yay, where

Part One: Family Life if there are in-laws heavily involved in our relationship, we will have to endure conflicts from them as well. No matter how good a relationship is, we will inevitably encounter

Part One of this exploration highlights the complexities of family life, particularly the impact of in-laws on relationships and the necessity of resolving personal issues before marriage. The text em

Part Two: Raising Children using the four requisites. We will need to ask ourselves if we have the ability to maintain quality (always delivering our best); ability to manage our time (seeing all the

In raising children, it's crucial to embody qualities of quality, time management, and financial prudence, as children absorb both good and bad traits from their parents. By consistently modeling thes

However, I recommend following the first two pieces of advice first: Your parents should reduce their allowances and have them help each other at tasks. Children won’t allow others to take advantage o

The text offers advice on teaching children responsibility by encouraging them to manage their own chores and collaborate with siblings. It stresses the importance of reducing allowances and fostering

Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four thing

Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug

The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil

The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t

personal interest. It is the kind of love that the Lord Buddha had after his enlightenment. Although he had accompanied Princess Bimba for many lifetimes to pursue Perfections, he could finally make a

The text reflects on the profound love exemplified by the Lord Buddha following his enlightenment. He released personal affections to pursue spiritual ordination and achieved enlightenment, marking th

own personal desires, and the husband and wife do not combine their incomes from the beginning, that means that one is preparing go one's separate way from the start because neither person is thinking

Marriage requires mutual dependence and sacrifice between partners. Couples should consider their ability to support each other emotionally and financially, especially during illness or hardship. Self

THE IMPORTANCE OF DHAMMAKAYA 11. The Core of Buddhism Dhammakaya... is the core of Buddhism, it being vital we study it to the point we can attain it for ourselves. It was there at the beginning of Bu

Dhammakaya is central to Buddhism, emphasizing its essential role from the beginning. Despite neglect, its truth persists, allowing for personal verification through practice. Understanding Dhammakaya

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

Making with a Dharma Talk Meeting #7 June 21, 2009 - Ashram The Eightfold Noble Path Today I am sitting with several other international people who have come to see Luang Por. I, once again, am for

In this enlightening Dhamma talk, Luang Por emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual's Eightfold Path, advocating that while everyone's journey is distinct, the universal qualities remain unchange

Suzanne Jeffrey repeated to help you get rid of the monkey mind or that incessant thinking of your brain. At the Wat, they use “Samma Araham” which generally means separating yourself from the bad and

This passage discusses methods to quiet the monkey mind and achieve mental clarity through meditation. Techniques such as repeating a mantra, visualizing a fixed object, and centering oneself are high

7. Abstaining from singing and dancing and other activities that may lead you to temptation 8. Abstaining from immodest dressing and appearance 9. Abstaining from indolent sleeping habits 10. Abstaini

Ordination in Buddhism is a significant ritual that marks the commitment of individuals to follow the teachings of the Buddha. The ten precepts outlined offer a moral framework for novices, highlighti

life of luxury, sleeping in air-conditioned rooms, etc., will find that they have to eat alms, and sleep outside, eventually, their need to sleep in air-conditioned rooms will disappear. You learn ab

This text discusses the profound changes one experiences through ordination. It highlights how luxuries are relinquished for personal growth and self-awareness. The journey challenges preconceived not

Here is the extracted text from the image: Foreword In an attempt to give an insight into the charismatic approach and character of Luang Por, when confronted challenged by a question, even a questio

This text highlights Luang Por's charismatic teaching style, characterized by engaging, personal anecdotes and direct communication. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own learning be

Our Daily Conduct Morning to Evening Bed room Bath room Kitchen room Dressing room Work room Each Person Evening to morning Work room Bed room Bath room Each Person Kitchen room Dressing room Each pe

This content examines how individuals conduct themselves in different rooms throughout the day, highlighting the significance of each space—bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dressing room, and work room—in

The presence of the newborn will force the parents to work even harder, so they will have enough to care for the child. The more children they decide to have; the more their responsibilities will incr

หนังสือเล่มนี้นำเสนอความรู้และประสบการณ์ในการฝึกอบรมตนเองเพื่อลดกิเลสและสร้างครอบครัวที่อบอุ่นและรักใคร่ การเลี้ยงดูเด็กอย่างเหมาะสมจะช่วยให้เด็กเติบโตเป็นคนดี หากเลี้ยงดูไม่ถูกต้องจะทำให้พวกเขามีพฤติ

Problem #2: The problem of foolishness, of not keeping up with the world, people, and of surrendering to defilements. This problem occurs when people's intelligence, knowledge and ability are not at t

The text discusses two primary family problems: foolishness, where individuals fail to keep up with family members in adapting to changes, leading to issues like blame and family discord; and being ti

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 emphasizes the need to remain steadfast in the Dhamma despite challenges in marriage. It highlights the importance of nurturing love and kindness in family relationships, drawing on Buddhist

Where do Children's Habits come from? After parents learn that good children must not be troublesome, ignorant, or careless towards others, the question now is, how do parents cultivate these traits i

Children's habits stem from the repetitive actions, thoughts, and speech they engage in, heavily influenced by their parents. If children are exposed to unwholesome behaviors, they may develop bad hab