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One day in first grade, Luang Por brought his best friend to his house. His father asked him what his friend's family name was, and after his friend had left, forbade him to associate or play with tha

This narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His father’s strict but wise teachings shaped his character, guiding him in choosing friends and reso

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

Journey to Joy 212 are youths who are instilled with hope despite being pressed by wounds of society. I think the fact that my mind is open to considering new ideas is a positive asset to my work. By

The text emphasizes the importance of fostering hope among youths who face societal challenges. By adopting an open mindset, educators can guide students to balance their thoughts and relationships wi

In some families, we see virtuous parents have intelligent children, but the parents do not know how to raise them. As a result, the children turn out to be troublesome and the parents are puzzled ove

In families, virtuous parents may have intelligent children but struggle with proper upbringing. Successful child-rearing depends on parents having knowledge and time. The text identifies four types o

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

In some families, we see virtuous parents have intelligent children, but the parents do not know how to raise them. As a result, the children turn out to be troublesome and the parents are puzzled ove

In family dynamics, virtuous parents often face challenges in raising intelligent children due to a lack of knowledge or time. Four family types emerge: those with time but no knowledge, knowledge but

Part Two: Raising Children or holidays, to help with their own educational fund. While we are encouraging our child to save money, also encourage them to have friends who spend their money wisely, and

In today's fast-paced world, parents often struggle to find time for their children, sometimes resorting to TV as a babysitter. This can lead to negative behavioral changes in children, who may absorb

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

This text discusses the critical impact of parental actions on a child's development. It introduces the concept of kilesa as a destructive force within everyone, including infants, and emphasizes 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

Children who believe that good actions do not yield good results may develop negative behaviors leading to societal issues. Parents should avoid indulgent love and instead discipline their children wh

On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a

This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a

Journey to Joy 314 - The second group aims at focusing our mind on positive things or virtues that refresh our mind (Assignments #2, 6, 7 and 9). Good virtues include loving kindness towards all being

This section emphasizes the importance of focusing on positive virtues such as loving kindness, cheerful demeanor, and positive speech. By nurturing these qualities, individuals can enhance their medi

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

Chapter 10 Raising Our Children to be Good People In a society saturated with media, many parents are worried that their children will succumb to bad influences. How do we protect our children from t

In today's media-rich environment, many parents fear for the moral upbringing of their children. To cultivate good character, it's essential to focus on four key strategies: being a positive role mode

Part Two: Raising Children fact that these types of media have both positive and negative consequences, depending on how they are used. If we do not know how to control them, then we become slaves to

This text discusses the dual effects of technology on children, emphasizing the need for balanced media usage and the importance of meditation. It highlights the challenges of managing screen time, th

Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind negative ones, then we are directing ourselves towards the good virtues, and therefore will be more inclined to make better, balanced judgments in our lives. In our

The text discusses the profound influence our thought processes have on our daily decisions and actions. It emphasizes the tendency of negative thoughts to lead to adverse outcomes, suggesting a criti

Positive Media in the Age of Globalisation In the age of globalisation, televised media have a significant influence on human minds. Most television networks tend to offer news and entertainment that

In an era where globalised media often promotes violence and immorality, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo advocates for the creation of positive media. This initiative aims to introduce meditation as a tool for

On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a

This text discusses how individuals can transform negative traits such as selfishness and anger into positive ones through self-improvement. It highlights the importance of acts of generosity and expl

90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea

Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f

Merits are the fruits of good deeds. Good deeds performed through generosity, morality and mental cultivation all bring about merit. The fruits of good deeds converge to become a bright merit sphere a

Merits are the positive outcomes of good deeds, which include generosity, morality, and mental cultivation. These merits form a positive 'merit sphere' within an individual, aiding them during challen

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