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"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at t

The text discusses how excessive spending on alcohol and other vices can lead to detrimental life choices an…

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 pr…

"Mukha" means face, form or gateway. So Apāyamukha means a gateway to deterioration, disaster and damage. Any man, single or married, who solicits a prostitute, no matter under what circumstances, has

This text discusses the concept of 'Apāyamukha' as a gateway to moral decline and societal problems related t…

Even the Lord Buddha, once enlightened, did not immediately return to Kapilavatthu City to give a Dhamma talk to his father. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened. I

The text recounts how the Lord Buddha, after his enlightenment, did not immediately return to his father but…

2. Self-improvement (Dama) "The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi

… one can uplift their career status, provide for family, and contribute to spiritual practices. The text concludes with a message of moral improvement and performing good deeds to ultimately attain Nibban…

1. The mentor should have an unambiguous biography. There must be proof of his life history; it can not be vague and unreliable. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingl

This text examines the criteria for an exemplary mentor, using the Lord Buddha as a prime example. It highlig…

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 …

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 o…

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,

The text outlines the four stages of good deeds: self-satisfaction, development of character, recognition of…

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 results.…

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 a…

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, they

This text discusses the essence of the Law of Kamma, urging parents to teach their children the importance of…

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 t…

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 …

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 a…

"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the

This text discusses the duality of suffering and happiness in life. It emphasizes the natural forms of suffer…

do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Thin

This text explores the dual perspectives on death: one as a mere inevitability leading to despair, and the ot…

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…

"Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won't have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi

This text discusses the emotional struggle of helping a father diagnosed with cancer who lacks faith in Buddh…

grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l

The text emphasizes the need for parents to demonstrate respect towards their own parents (grandparents) to …