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On the first day of meditation practice with Khun Yay, the first question the new student asked was: “Khun Yay, does heaven and hell exist?” Khun Yay simply answered, “Yes, they both exist. Heaven and

During a meditation session with Khun Yay, a new student inquires about the existence of heaven and hell. Khun Yay confirms their reality based on her personal experiences with her father, who suffere

It was a clear and direct answer that was completely different from any answers he had heard before. This indicated the confidence she had in her experience, and what she knew and saw on her own. This

Khun Yay's meditation under the guidance of Luang Pu Wat Paknam revealed profound insights about life and its ultimate goal. With remarkable dedication, she meditated for twelve hours daily, leading t

The “Path of Progress” Ethics Quiz Contest receives royal grace from His Majesty the King of Thailand, who kindly bestows the First Place Honour upon the first place winners in the nation. The Award o

The “Path of Progress” Ethics Quiz Contest, supported by His Majesty the King of Thailand, recognized for its contributions to youth morality and behaviour. Growing rapidly from hundreds to over 4 mil

The Systematic Training Programme for Spreading Buddhism began in 1999-2007, with a total of 71 classes completing the Programme. There have been 8.090 monks from 5.833 temples, from across the countr

The Systematic Training Programme for Spreading Buddhism, initiated from 1999 to 2007, has successfully trained 8,090 monks from 5,833 temples across Thailand, promoting the teachings of the Buddha. T

Finding your mind is not a difficult task Comfortably lean up against the back of a chair and gently close your eyes. Yes, right. You are feeling all your thoughts passing through your mind one after

Finding your mind is a process of calming your thoughts and focusing on one at a time. By leaning back, closing your eyes, and acknowledging your waves of thoughts, you can begin to arrange mental pri

If you have an internal experience that differs from what you normally experience, do not become agitated or happy. Keep your mind unperturbed, just observe dispassionately. Do not be pleased or displ

In this insight, the practice of meditation is highlighted where one is encouraged to maintain a dispassionate observation of internal experiences. This leads to a refined mind centered at the body’s

organisation. We have come to believe that creating peace is not our duty but the domain of someone else who has power, holds a governing position, has budgets, and is somehow more organised than the

The text emphasizes that creating peace is not solely a duty for those in power or governance but a responsibility shared by everyone. It defines peace as a sense of happiness and wellbeing that can e

To create world peace by allowing one's mind to reach inner happiness first, according to the practice called meditation, is what we ought to do. It is what each and every single person should be conc

Creating world peace starts with achieving inner happiness through meditation. Regardless of cultural or religious backgrounds, meditation serves as a universal practice to improve mental clarity and

The presence of the newborn will force the parents to work even harder, so they will have enough to care for the child. The more children they decide to have; the more their responsibilities will incr

This text discusses the critical impact of parental actions on a child's development. It introduces the concept of kilesa as a destructive force within everyone, including infants, and emphasizes the

Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you

This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, ph

that warn, "Sweet words are more devastating" or "Sweet beginning, bitter ending" or "Sweet mouth, sour bottom." 4th Level: Beauty of Mind - This is the beauty of the virtue within a person, which can

This text discusses the concept of the 'Beauty of Mind,' emphasizing responsibility through the use of four requisites: clothing, food, shelter, and medicine, alongside daily activities and job respon

child to be born to her. When someone from a fortunate realm is ready to be reborn, he will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and

This text discusses the concept of kamma and the importance of performing good deeds for future happiness. It emphasizes that an unborn child's merits can influence their mother to perform acts of kin

utilize the four requisites, how they work, and how they conduct their daily activities. Parents can instill wholesomeness, intelligence, and compassion towards others by teaching their children resp

This text discusses the importance of teaching children the four requisites—respect, discipline, and endurance. It emphasizes the balance between worldly wisdom and Dhamma wisdom, highlighting how bot

In a large family, members who do not eat dinner together have even more disagreements. Take for an example, if one day a mother cooks a very delicious meal that everyone enjoys, everyone will eat mor

In large families, not dining together often leads to increased disagreements. For instance, if a mother prepares a delicious meal, those eating together may only face minor food shortages. However, s

In the end, she made the decision to ask a respected senior monk at a temple. She told him that her two sisters were still in school. When they graduated and could look after themselves, there would b

In a heartfelt discussion, a woman seeks guidance from a senior monk about her parents' conflicts affecting her family. The monk emphasizes the importance of resolving disputes early to prevent lastin

There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This ma

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

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 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

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 emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif

The second type of elderly person is called “A Fruitful Person,” a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar

The second type of elderly individual, termed 'A Fruitful Person', exemplifies philanthropy and self-sufficiency. These individuals have not only prepared well for their later years but have also enga

Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Those who are not born during the life of a Buddha must seek refuge in the Lord Buddha’s teachings, unaware of His appearance. Our country’s ancestors

Those not born during Buddha's time must seek refuge in His teachings. Our ancestors, through meditation, recreated His image in Buddha statues, enriching our faith and spiritual knowledge. Contributi