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Children often encounter problems later in life because the parents did not fulfill these responsibilities. Why Do Some Children Behave Badly? Our ancestors provided us with a very interesting answer.

Children face challenges later in life when parents neglect their responsibilities. This text explores how inadequate parenting skills contribute to children's understanding of right and wrong and the

Even before problems arise, if parents discus these topics with their children, lovingly and rationally, their children will understand the immense love parents have for them. This can be the starting

แม้ก่อนที่ปัญหาจะเกิดขึ้น หากผู้ปกครองพูดคุยกับบุตรในหัวข้อต่างๆ อย่างรักใคร่และมีเหตุผล เด็กๆ จะเข้าใจความรักอันมหาศาลที่พ่อแม่มีให้ จึงสามารถเริ่มคิดและทำได้อย่างมีความรับผิดชอบ ครอบครัวที่เผชิญวิกฤ

for some length of time, the initial infatuation dissipated and they saw their husbands and wives sometimes at their worse behavior. Whether this other side of him or her leads to small or large confl

ชีวิตคู่มักประสบปัญหาหลังจากช่วงเริ่มต้น เมื่อความจริงของการอยู่ร่วมกันเปิดเผย พระพุทธเจ้าสอนคุณสมบัติ 4 ประการในการเลือกคู่ครองที่ถูกต้อง ได้แก่ ความเข้าใจในกฎแห่งกรรม การปฏิบัติตามศีล ความมุ่งมั่นช่

We have learned about the roads leading to ruin numerous times, but we have never implemented the principles to avoid them into our daily lives. When we suffer, we blame society or someone else. Luang

Luang Phaw, facing personal conflicts and financial irresponsibility, learns from Khun Yay that merit-making alone isn't enough without being mindful of spending habits. Through a meaningful discussio

At Chapter 23 Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin At this time, the number of people with AIDS is increasing. One reason for this increase is that most young men believe soliciting a prostitute is not

In Chapter 23, the text discusses the increasing number of AIDS cases attributed to young men's beliefs about soliciting prostitutes being morally acceptable. It highlights Buddhism's view that the ac

Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apayamukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother. If

Chapter 26 delves into the detrimental effects of a father's addiction on family life, particularly how it places undue responsibility on mothers and breeds resentment in children. It highlights a cas

Chapter 27 Dad, Why Were We Born? One day, a family invited guests to their home for a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the fat

In this chapter, a father explains to his son the fundamental question of life's purpose that everyone contemplates, regardless of their status. After a ceremony honoring their great-grandparent, the

We highly regard the Lord Buddha to be our ultimate refuge without reservation-with the knowledge that He was only human because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the defile

This text emphasizes the Lord Buddha as the ultimate refuge for followers seeking Nibbana. It highlights the importance of good deeds and their outcomes, and discusses the misconceptions surrounding t

However, the first step in achieving this goal is to convince the parents that good deeds always bring good outcomes, and vice versa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A layper

The text discusses the principle that good deeds lead to good outcomes, as illustrated by a monk's analogy of planting a banana tree seedling. It emphasizes the need for patience and common sense, exp

Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholehearted attempt, the objective may be realized, but the quality is poor

Knowing the objective of a task is essential, but it is not sufficient for quality outcomes. This text emphasizes the need for full commitment to tasks, as half-hearted efforts lead to mediocre result

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

This text discusses the Law of Kamma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that

Chapter 32 Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts It is not an overstatement to say that teaching children to abide by the Five Precepts is the most important responsibility of their parents;

Teaching children to abide by the Five Precepts is crucial for shaping their futures and that of society. It is the responsibility of parents to impart these teachings, as many adults struggle to unde

can we expect the younger generation to see the importance of observing the precepts? This unfortunate situation has led more people to disregard the precepts until ignorance has become the norm. And

This text discusses the declining observance of the Five Precepts among younger generations, attributing it to a lack of home guidance. Consequently, societal ills such as brawling and drug abuse aris

vacation. The poster shows a mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing d

The text highlights a poignant poster depicting a mother and her son during his ordination, emphasizing the joy of this spiritual milestone. The act of ordination is portrayed as a profound way to exp

that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one's past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of the Tripitaka. Unfort

This narrative recounts a personal journey to ordination, highlighting the significance of family support and love. The author reflects on two near-death experiences, recognizing the love from his mot

I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is

This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s

3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of

This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas

their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These whol

This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness

Chapter 41 A True Buddhist When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came upon a valuable message. That is, "What is the

In a recent chapter, insights from a senior monk reveal that Buddhism's decline is primarily due to the diminishing faith of its followers. The monk categorizes the causes into 'External Fool' and 'In

hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel

This text reflects on the future of Buddhism in Thailand, especially regarding the increasing number of abandoned temples. It emphasizes the importance of the Dhammakaya Temple and its ability to with