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Suzanne Jeffrey “If we do something good, then we have this good energy floating around out there, and we should make a wish to create something good. If we do something bad, then something bad will

Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the importance of our actions and feelings in shaping our future lives. She emphasizes that positive actions create good energy and can lead to rebirth in supportive environm

(Derajchanpome: Earth) a hungry ghost, a demon, or a Hell creature (Pretatume, Asurakayapome, or Narokkapume: Hell). Sugati and Duggati are the destinations of those who pass away where they must fac

This guide discusses the significance of maintaining a patient's mental clarity during their final moments. It emphasizes the caregiver's role in providing emotional support and encouraging positive t

"War of Existence." Winning is accomplished by having a clear mind before departing. This is absolutely necessary. Therefore, when our relatives are ill, regardless of our closeness to them or the se

The text discusses the 'War of Existence', emphasizing the necessity of a clear mind when caring for ill relatives and preparing children for the realities of life. It highlights the challenges parent

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 no

This chapter discusses the rising incidence of AIDS and how many young men wrongly believe that soliciting prostitutes is not morally wrong if it is consensual. It highlights Buddhism's perspective on

These penniless people, who have lost all their money on gambling, will then turn to the bookies for loans. If they cannot come up with the money to repay their debt, they will resort to criminal acti

This text discusses the severe consequences of gambling addiction, highlighting its effects on honesty, wisdom, and time management. Addicts may resort to criminal activities and lose sight of honorab

The queen replied that she was only washing her face, her hands and her feet, and so was doing nothing wrong. Then she continued, "But, that room is very strange. If anyone went into that room, to one

In this story, a queen falsely accuses her husband of misbehavior after observing a strange phenomenon in a room. Despite her denial, the king believes her explanation. Overcome with guilt for her lie

The Benefits of Confession 1. It helps monks to recognize any wrongdoings. 2. It helps monks to solve problems rather than hide it, and accept the consequences 3. It prevents monks from being deceitf

84 This Life Next Life Wherefore, Gavampati, Sir, go thou into the world of men and tell them : -" Give ye your gifts with thoroughness, with your own hands, with due thought, and give not as if ye

This text highlights the importance of giving in the right spirit as taught by Gavampati. It contrasts the consequences of careless giving, exemplified by prince Payasi's rebirth, with the rewarding o

The Teachings of the Buddha The Teachings of the Buddha are known as Dhamma, a Pali word for the Truth, the law of righteousness. In his first sermon the Buddha emphasized that one should live the Mi

The Teachings of the Buddha, known as Dhamma, emphasize the Middle Way, avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. Central to Buddha's teachings are the Four Noble Truths, which acknowled

After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there

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

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

And for the one who has missed the objective entirely, he deserves nothing. And let him know that he is lucky to keep his job. And for those who have worked hard but caused more damage than good, the

This excerpt discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that those who fail to meet objectives or cause harm must reflect and adjust their actions. It highlights that hard

The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know Teaching their children to abide by the Five Precepts is the utmost important responsibility of parents to help counteract social deterioration. However, be

Teaching children the Five Precepts is essential for parents to combat social decline. Parents must first understand the meaning of a precept, its connection to human nature, and the consequences of n

12 I have permitted you to take the robe and divide it among you." The Buddha continued, "Craving is, indeed, a grievous matter among living beings here in the world. Even as rust which springs from

The Buddha emphasizes that craving is a significant source of suffering in the world. Just as rust deteriorates iron, craving corrodes the essence of living beings, leading to negative consequences su

Confession The act of Confession involves a monk who has transgressed his monastic discipline and who wishes to express regret over his misdeed to his preceptor, and who now promises to never repeat

การสารภาพคือการแสดงความเสียใจต่อการกระทำผิดซึ่งเกิดขึ้นในชีวิตของพระสงฆ์ตามวินัยของพวกเขา พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้พระสงฆ์ไม่ปิดบังความผิด หากทำผิดควรสารภาพเพื่อไม่ให้ต้องหลอกลวงผู้คน หากเป็นการกระทำผิดร้ายแร

This Life Next Life In anger thereat will I keep to it. In guile will I keep to it. In self-respect will I keep to it!! 27. 'Well then, Prince, I will give you a smile, for it is by way of a smile t

This text recounts a fable involving two gamesters engaged in a game with dice. The first gambler swallows every adverse die, while the second deceives him by using poisoned dice. This tale serves to

so, even so, they who neglect the advice of the Buddhas, both Brethren and Sisters, lay Brethren and lay Sisters, come to great misery in the four hells, places where they are punished under the five

This text emphasizes the dire consequences awaiting those who ignore the Buddha's teachings. It contrasts the plight of the heedless with the rewards of those who adhere to his guidance. The recitatio

It is out of this reality of conflicting and changing political agendas that a political agreement would have to be forged to transform Iraq once again from a failed state into a functioning one. It w

This text examines the complex realities of Iraq's political environment following the fall of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent rise of Iran as a powerful regional entity. It highlights the challenge

retrenchment into a more ideological posture by a movement that has sought, but has so far been denied, a legitimate political role. The adoption and subsequent abandonment of the freedom agenda broug

The text discusses the complexities faced in promoting democracy in Arab nations, highlighting the influence of incumbent regimes resistant to political reform. It notes that, despite potential allies

A new policy toward Syria also needs to recognize the country for what it is: a small country without massive ambitions or ideological crusades, trying to maintain some role in the region. The confron

This text discusses the need for a nuanced U.S. policy toward Syria, recognizing its limited ambitions while encouraging a shift away from its spoiler role in Lebanon and alignment with Iran. It furth