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The Challenges of Choosing Partners Wisely
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The Challenges of Choosing Partners Wisely
Single women please keep in mind that men who are faithful and who abstain from alcohol are hard to fin…
In this chapter, single women are urged to consider the difficulty of finding faithful partners who abstain from alcohol…
Advice on Helping a Father Overcome Alcoholism
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Advice on Helping a Father Overcome Alcoholism
…probably respond by telling you that you should not be telling him this, and that he has raised you since you were little, when your feet were as small as seashells. Luang Phaw went through this too. Eve…
…ion. Luang Phaw shares his experience with addiction in family, emphasizing the difficulty in addressing such issues with loved ones. He offers encouragement to speak compassionately while remaining pers…
The Importance of Human Attributes and Parenting
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The Importance of Human Attributes and Parenting
…, at most you would be the smartest turtle in the world. However, you would still be just a turtle. Since you were born a human, whether your parents take care of you or not, you should be grateful to th…
เนื้อหาตั้งคำถามว่า หากคุณมีคุณลักษณะของสัตว์เช่น ลิงหรือตุ่น คุณจะไม่สามารถทำสิ่งดีๆ ได้ แต่การเกิดมาเป็นมนุษย์คือโอกาสที่มีค่า คุณควรขอบคุณพ่อแม่ที่เลี้ยงดูคุณ การให้กำเนิดเป็นบุญที่คุณมิอาจตอบแทนได
Dad, Why Were We Born?
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Dad, Why Were We Born?
…reat-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the father, "Dad, since everyone has to die like our great- grandparent, then what is the purpose of life?" The father, w…
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
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
…oducts of their kamma. 3. Hell and heaven do exist. Hell is punishment for those who have committed sinful deeds, and heaven is the home to those who have performed virtuous deeds. "And if we look closel…
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
…n adhered to, will be beneficial and produce happiness. If not, then those instructions are useless since nobody can benefit from them. Based on these criteria, one can see why Buddhists highly regard th…
This text examines the criteria for an exemplary mentor, using the Lord Buddha as a prime example. It highlights the importance of a well-documented biography, e…
The Stages of Good Deeds
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The Stages of Good Deeds
banana blossoms to eat with condiments. And yet we still have to wait a full year for the fruit. "The first stage of good deeds: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not,
…banana plants to bear fruit. The narrative suggests that true fulfillment comes from consistent and sincere good actions, regardless of immediate rewards. It also contrasts this with the human tendency t…
The Growth of Good Deeds
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The Growth of Good Deeds
…e water is dumped on the ground next to the jar, the tree benefits. It will grow faster than others since it happens to be near the water source. It is the same when we carry out good deeds. If the local…
This text discusses how, similar to a banana plant that takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and s
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
…body doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It looks like bad deed is being rewarded. Since the outcomes are not instantaneous, some people begin to doubt the effectiveness of the Law of Ka…
… how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that all actions find eventual consequences, whether in t…
Understanding the Duality of the Heart
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Understanding the Duality of the Heart
… it would be deplorable if we rejected this idea outright. We should learn about it with open minds since it directly affects our lives. We cannot see it, but we can feel it within us. We should support …
เนื้อหาสำรวจเกี่ยวกับหัวใจทางกายภาพและหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณซึ่งเป็นสิ่งต่างกัน คำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้าที่มีความรู้ในสมัยโบราณเกี่ยวกับจักรวาลและแนวคิดเรื่องบุญ ผู้เขียนยืนยันในเรื่องบุญและกรรมซึ่งมีผลต่อชีวิต
Complete Criteria in Giving
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Complete Criteria in Giving
…each instance. The more virtuous the recipient, the more merit as a result. And if the recipient is single-mindedly striving toward enlightenment, the benefit to the generous person will be immense and i…
ในข้อความนี้ได้กล่าวถึงเกณฑ์สำคัญในการให้ในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นถึงบทบาทของผู้บริจาคและผู้รับ และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุญ ผู้บริจาคต้องมีจิตใจที่ดีและมีความสุขก่อน ระหว่าง และหลังการให้ ขณะที่ผู้รับควรเ
Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
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Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
…ite the Five Precepts, but when asked the meaning of the word, "precept," most of them do not know. Since adults cannot even answer this question, how The Warm Hearted Family 271 Teaching Children to Liv…
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
The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
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The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
…r reduced the number of people observing the Five Precepts, the moral legacy left by our ancestors. Since they have received no guidance from home on the Five Precepts, young people are unable to resist …
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
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…urity to their spouses. 4. And those who do not lie have already earned the notable merit of giving sincerity. So when we are able to abide by the first Four Precepts, we are earning significant merit of…
This passage discusses the significance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on honesty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precep…
Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
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Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
…d, is not the right way. Parents will have to set good examples while teaching them, for instance, using polite speech, showing humility, and training them to bow at the feet of their parents and grandpa…
การสอนให้เด็กมีสมาธิและความเคารพต่อผู้อื่นตั้งแต่ยังเล็กเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการพัฒนาบุคลิกภาพและคุณธรรมในสังคม โดยการใช้แบบอย่างที่ดี เช่น การพูดสุภาพ การเคารพผู้ใหญ่ และการฝึกสมาธิ จะช่วยให้เด็กมีทัศนคติท
Meditation and its Impact on Children
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Meditation and its Impact on Children
…hist Lent. The parents must have accumulated a tremendous amount of virtue. It does not occur often since the first requisite is the willingness of the son. The ordination is not done in exchange for a n…
This text delves into the significance of teaching meditation to children, highlighting its potential to instill calmness and self-reflection. By learning to meditate, children can better assess thems
The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
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The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
…ed to give them the chance to accumulate merits, and I wanted them not to worry about me any longer since I would be educated in Dhamma. We are Walking to Our Graves I decided to ordain after I finished …
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
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
…ir grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is so unpredictable, the priority was ordination. Besides, my mother's health was deteriorat…
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
The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
…eam of worldly pleasures which causes us suffering. Sometimes we do things that bring later regret. Since everyone is counting the days of their lives, some people might have asked themselves, "How do we…
ในบทนี้กล่าวถึงคุณค่าของชีวิตและความสำคัญในการใช้ชีวิตอย่างเต็มที่ แม้ว่าชีวิตจะมีวันสิ้นสุด แต่หลายคนยังคงจมอยู่ในความสุขชั่วคราวที่นำมาซึ่งความทุกข์ แนะนำให้เตรียมตัวรับมือกับสถานการณ์ชีวิตจากพระสงฆ
Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
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Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
…re is no need to explain the hardships that will come with your responsibilities. Even by remaining single, having to make a living, taking care of one's parents, a person barely has enough time left for…
This text discusses the duality of suffering and happiness in life. It emphasizes the natural forms of suffering such as aging, sickness, and death that everyone faces. Many people distract themselves