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Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
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Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
I myself encountered this problem and felt the hopelessness. This experience prompted me to go through my notes on the teachings of Luang Phaw. Luang Phaw said that when he was about 30 years old an
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงประสบการณ์ส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนเกี่ยวกับการเงิน พร้อมแนวทางจากความรู้ของลุงพ่อที่เน้นการออมเงินมากกว่าการใช้จ่าย ผู้เขียนเล่าถึงความช่วยเหลือที่ได้รับจากแม่ในการจัดการด้านการเงิน โดยยกต
The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
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The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
because all of their money is lost. When they win, it is never enough. With each passing day, they can lose their jobs and other important things without even realizing it. 4) Gambling destroys one’s
Gambling not only leads to financial loss but also severely impacts health and family relationships. Those engaged in gambling often neglect their well-being, resulting in stress and disease. The cycl
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so t
In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wanting to help him accumulate merits in his later years, the author faced the challenge of persuad
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apyayumukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother.
Chapter 26 discusses the impact of a father's addiction on family dynamics, particularly the resentment children may feel towards their father when responsibilities shift to the mother. A narrative is
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Workplace Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Workplace Promotion Criteria
in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo
In life, the outcomes of good deeds and bad actions often seem misaligned, leading some to question the effectiveness of the Law of Kamma. This universal law states that immoral actions will ultimatel
The Importance of Elders in Family Unity
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The Importance of Elders in Family Unity
The elderly represent the heart of the whole family. If their voices that speak of Dhamma, encouragement or caution are absent, it would seem like the family’s heart stops functioning. At the same t
ในครอบครัว ชาวสูงอายุเป็นหัวใจสำคัญ หากไม่มีเสียงของพวกเขา ความรักในครอบครัวจะลดน้อยลง นำไปสู่การแยกแยะและปัญหาครอบครัว การสั่งสอนและขอพรจากปู่ย่าตายายช่วยสร้างความสัมพันธ์อันดีระหว่างสมาชิกครอบครัว ค
Understanding the Role of Monks and Media Representation
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Understanding the Role of Monks and Media Representation
they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk’s case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi
This text discusses the challenges faced by monks in Thailand due to negative media portrayals. It emphasizes the importance of differentiating between individual misconduct and the overall contributi
Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
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Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
Contents Acknowledgments iv A Changed Region 1 The Realities of the New Middle East 4 The Iran–Iraq Cluster 4 The Syria–Lebanon Cluster 10 The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict 14 The Problem of Nuclear P
This text examines the transformed landscape of the Middle East, analyzing key conflicts in regions such as Iran-Iraq, Syria-Lebanon, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It addresses crucial issues
Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
security was completely overshadowed by belligerent White House statements that U.S. policy toward Iran would remain unchanged, raising the specter of war. Although analysts agreed that the NIE’s conc
The U.S. faces significant challenges in the Middle East with three clusters of countries: Iran-Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The ongoing tensions with Iran, alongside U.S
Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
REALITIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 15 tion of the international consensus, obscures a deeper problem: realities on the ground have already destroyed much of the viability of the two-state solution. The
The viability of the two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is increasingly in question due to the weakened Palestinian leadership and diminishing trust between Palestinians and Israel
Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
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Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
Palestinian legislative elections to proceed credibly — but then led to an immediate American effort to overturn the result through any possible means. The Bush administration’s short attention span f
The text discusses the complications surrounding the Palestinian legislative elections and the subsequent U.S. effort to undermine the democratic outcome, particularly emphasizing the Bush administrat
Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
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Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
be recognized, but nobody should expect them to move beyond reactive diplomacy any time soon. Paradoxically, the Bush administration decided to refocus on the peace process just as conditions had beco
The text examines the U.S. diplomatic strategies regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during the Bush administration's attempt to revitalize the peace process under challenging cir
Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
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Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
tember 2007 Israeli bombing of what Israelis claim was a suspicious facility in Syria. But the issue of Israel’s nuclear weapons is perennially off the table. The United States, along with most other
This text discusses the complex dynamics of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel's alleged nuclear capabilities and Iran's nuclear program. It highlights the risks
The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
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The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
"choose your own future and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that suppl
The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro
The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
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The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
22 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST few, limited in scope, carried out only when allowed by incumbent regimes, and dropped quickly when governments objected. After September 11, President Bush openly repudiated th
This text discusses the shift in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East following the September 11 attacks. President Bush's declaration of aligning American values of freedom and security contrasted
Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
While an engagement approach should eventually be comprehensive, the United States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial
This text discusses the necessity of the U.S. focusing on Iraq to facilitate a U.S.-Iranian dialogue, aiming to retain Iraq's territorial integrity and mitigate civil conflict. It emphasizes the chall
Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
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Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
To be sure, engagement offers no guarantees of success. It is the Iranian government that ultimately must make a strategic decision to change its own policies. The best thing Washington can do is main
This text discusses the necessity for strategic dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, emphasizing the importance of Iran's willingness to modify its policies. It asserts that the U.S. should provide Ira
Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
38 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST must be clearly defined; in the Middle East, the concept of democracy promotion has fluctuated from aggressive rhetoric of regime overthrow at one extreme to small, little noti
The text discusses the fluctuating concept of democracy promotion in the Middle East, highlighting the confusion between promoting democracy and regime overthrow. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. t
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
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Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon¹ Chanida Jantrasrisalai I. Why ‘Dhamma-kāya’ in the ‘Pali Canon’? The term dhamma-kāya/dharmakāya appears in Buddhist literature of different schools. Previous scholars
The study investigates the term dhamma-kāya as presented in the Pali Canon, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis that has been overlooked in previous studies. While many references have been mad
Academic Studies on Buddhism
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Academic Studies on Buddhism
Mus, Paul. Barabudur: Sketch of a History of Buddhism Based on Archaeological Criticism of the Texts. New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts: Sterling Publishers, 1998. Need, David Nort
This collection features key academic contributions to the study of Buddhism, drawing from archaeological criticism, doctrinal analyses, and comparative studies between traditions. Works by notable sc