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Only with moral education can human beings eliminate conflicts, selfish and greedy tendencies and practices so that man may truly coexist with mindful and peaceful consideration for each other. This s

This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac

4) Sacrifice or caga is the means to correct the problem of selfishness. Charity means sacrifice. There are 3 types: 1) Sacrifice of material objects 2) Sacrifice of comfort 3) Sacrifice of negative e

This text discusses the significance of sacrifice within family structures, emphasizing that true charity involves giving up material comforts and negative emotions for the greater good of the family.

Part Seven: Appendixes All of these precepts are meant to decrease kilesa, especially sexual desire and allow us to focus on spiritual cultivation. Five Precepts: five rules of conduct that we can cho

This section discusses the Five Precepts aimed at reducing kilesa, particularly sexual desire, fostering spiritual growth. The Five Precepts include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduc

A Chapter 2 Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind simple trip to the supermarket can provide an illustration of how the human mind is constantly at war within itself. Delicious junk food calls out to us

This chapter delves into the internal struggle of the human mind, illustrating the conflict between desires and conscience, particularly when it comes to food choices. The narrative highlights how our

What do Humans Really Want? are wants, not needs, and we must know how to curb our excessive wants, so that we do not over- indulge in our desires. Consider an art collector. He has run out of space i

The text delves into the distinction between wants and needs, emphasizing the negative effects of overindulgence in desires. It illustrates through the example of an art collector who, despite his wea

"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the

ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ

Šuzanne Jeffrey ride: When you have something new to wear, you feel good about yourselves, but when you don’t, you feel badly about yourselves. And the only thing that seems to satisfy people is alwa

In this insightful segment, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the connection between external desires and internal happiness, emphasizing the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than just fa

Phra Rathapala explained to the Raja that he had his own four reasons for ordination these having been taught to him by Lord Buddha. That in one's life there are two types of suffering: suffering that

Phra Rathapala shares insights on suffering as taught by Lord Buddha, emphasizing the unavoidable suffering from past lives and the avoidable suffering caused by desire. Key points include the inevita

BE CONTENT Let us be neither blindly ambitious nor greedy. Instead, let us learn modesty and contentment. Greed can turn an honest man into a fraudulent one. I dislike a dishonest person. When you ar

This text emphasizes the significance of being content and modest rather than succumbing to greed. It highlights how greed can lead to dishonesty and misery. By maintaining a pure mind and living simp

but when the Teacher enters the city, the audience, instead of looking at me, looks at the Teacher. My exhibition has failed completely! The Teacher, perceiving the thought that was passing through hi

In this narrative, a Teacher enters a city only to realize that the audience shifts their attention entirely to an acrobat named Ugasena. Feeling eclipsed, the Teacher's failure looms over him, yet he

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

Analysis of the Root Causes of Life’s Problems The Root Causes of Life’s Problems Economic Problems Conflicts Defilements Buddhism The Individual The Mind Habits Root Causes of Life’s Problems

This text discusses the analysis of life’s problems through a Buddhist lens, identifying economic issues, conflicts, and personal defilements as root causes. It asserts that these problems originate f

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

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

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

Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin

Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a

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

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 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

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