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Understanding Children's Behavior and Kamma
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Understanding Children's Behavior and Kamma
…If we say no to him, he curses us. I don't know what to do with him anymore." Luang Phaw advised, "Since your son has never attended the temple, I am unable to advise too much. If I tell him to come lis…
บทความนี้สำรวจพฤติกรรมของเด็กที่มีปัญหากับพ่อแม่ในบริบทของความมั่งคั่งและกรรม โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของเศรษฐีที่ปรึกษาเกี่ยวกับวิธีการทำให้ลูกชายของเขาเห็นคุณค่าของพ่อแม่ผ่านการทำบุญให้กับเด็กกำพร้า ก
Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
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Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
…ry difficult to remedy, so a spouse can only endure and consider it the sad consequence of not assessing people well and for choosing someone like that as a husband. You can only control your own behavio…
This text delves into the challenges faced by wives of cheating or alcoholic husbands. It suggests that wives should first reflect on their own shortcomings and not resort to vindictive behaviors when
The Challenges of Single Life and Financial Struggles
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The Challenges of Single Life and Financial Struggles
Single women please keep in mind that men who are faithful and who abstain from alcohol are hard to fin…
บทความนี้ให้ข้อคิดเกี่ยวกับการเป็นโสด สถานการณ์การมีสามีที่ดื่มสุรา และความยากลำบากทางการเงินที่หลายๆ คนต้องเผชิญ ชี้ให้เห็นถึงความสำคัญของการเลือกคู่ชีวิตอย่างรอบคอบและการปฏิบัติตนให้มีระเบียบวินัยเพ
Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
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Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
…e, form or gateway. So Apâyamukha means a gateway to deterioration, disaster and damage. Any man, single or married, who solicits a prostitute, no matter under what circumstances, has an appearance tai…
บทความนี้สำรวจผลที่ตามมาจากการขอร้องบริการทางเพศ เช่น ความเสี่ยงต่อโรค AIDS, การมองเหยียดต่อผู้หญิง, และการสร้างนิสัยไม่ดีต่อการใช้เงิน. ผู้เขียนเน้นให้คิดถึงแม่และความสำคัญของการทำบุญ. การสอนและการศึ
Helping a Father Quit Drinking
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Helping a Father Quit Drinking
…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. Ev…
In this narrative, a student seeks advice from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking due to violent behavior caused by alcohol. The father’s addiction brings shame and fear to the family, creati
Gratitude and Human Potential
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Gratitude and Human Potential
… 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…
เนื้อหาเน้นความสำคัญของการมีความกตัญญูต่อผู้ปกครองและเข้าใจศักยภาพของมนุษย์เมื่อเปรียบเทียบกับลักษณะของสัตว์ เช่น ลิงและเต่า การรู้จักคุณค่าของการเป็นมนุษย์จะช่วยให้เราตระหนักถึงการกระทำที่ดีและผลกระท
Dad, Why Were We Born?
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Dad, Why Were We Born?
…eat-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…
ในบทนี้ มีการพูดคุยกันระหว่างพ่อกับลูกเกี่ยวกับความหมายของชีวิตและการตาย หลังจากพิธีกรรมทางศาสนา ลูกถามพ่อเกี่ยวกับจุดประสงค์ของชีวิต และพ่ออธิบายถึงความรู้ที่ได้รับเกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา ว่าทุกคนล้วนตั้ง
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
…ucts 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 clos…
This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the dive
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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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…
The mentor should have a clear biography and proven life history. Lord Buddha fits this as His documented life is a testament to His wisdom and virtue. He sought truth independently, achieving enlight
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
…uickly, not caring if anyone is there to offer praise. **How to Teach Children the Law of Kamma** Since the writer's knowledge on this subject is limited, I have researched a book by a respected senior…
Understanding the Law of Kamma is essential for controlling one's behavior and performing good deeds regardless of external recognition. This text emphasizes that comprehending the Law of Kamma aids i
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing 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. The Warm Hearted Family 258 How Good Deeds Can Bring Goo…
This text uses the metaphor of growing banana plants to illustrate that good deeds require time and favorable conditions to yield positive outcomes. Just as banana plants take a year to bear fruit, go
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Workplace Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Workplace 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…
… among employees if not handled transparently. Clear guidelines and objectives are crucial in addressing promotions to avoid discontent. A senior monk's advice emphasizes the importance of aligning effor…
The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
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The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
… 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 …
บทความนี้ศึกษาความแตกต่างระหว่างหัวใจทางกายภาพกับหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยยกตัวอย่างจากพระไตรปิฎกที่บอกถึงแนวคิดที่ไม่เป็นที่รู้จักในสมัยนั้น เช่น การมีจักรวาลมากกว่าหนึ่งจักรวาล และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุ
Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
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Understanding the Importance of Merit 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…
This text discusses the essential qualities of a conscientious donor and a virtuous recipient within the context of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of joy in giving and adherence to the Five Prec
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 Li…
บทที่ 32 ให้คำแนะนำแก่พ่อแม่เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการสอนเด็กให้ปฏิบัติตามห้าข้อปฏิบัติ ซึ่งถือเป็นความรับผิดชอบที่สำคัญที่สุดที่พ่อแม่มีต่อเด็กและสังคม โดยเน้นว่าเป็นการกำหนดอนาคตของเด็กและประเทศชาติ น
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
…nature, humans will not lie. People should always speak the truth. They should always be honest and sincere to one another. Hence the fourth Precept reminds us not to lie. 5. By nature, humans will not …
…d not succumb to infidelity. The fourth precept prioritizes truthfulness, underscoring the value of sincerity. Lastly, it warns against the consumption of intoxicants, arguing that these diminish our hig…
Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
…rity to their spouses. 4. And those who do not lie have already earned the notable merit of giving sincerity.
This text discusses the Fourth Precept, emphasizing that dishonesty diminishes love and trust. It relates this to the Fifth Precept, which forbids intoxicants, showing how ethical behavior leads to me
The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to Children
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The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to 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…
Parents strive for their children to become good individuals, but hoping they will learn on their own isn't sufficient. Teaching respect through actions like bowing and politeness, alongside meditatio
Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
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Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
…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…
…ts to participate in this meaningful act, which can enhance familial bonds and spiritual merit, focusing on the emotional aspect of parents longing to see their son in saffron robes. While such acts of d…
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
…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 finis…
This narrative discusses the importance of familial love and the motivation behind the decision to ordain. The author reflects on moments that brought him close to death, which deepened his desire to