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Creating Harmony in the Family
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Creating Harmony in the Family
… If they only make an effort to order out, eating while their eyes are glued to the television set, thinking about how the characters on television are much more attractive than our own spouses, their marriag…
Dinner is a vital meal for family bonding, preventing unresolved issues and conflicts. While some families resort to separate dinners and television, true warmth comes from shared meals. Couples shoul
Understanding Child Behavior and Parental Responsibility
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Understanding Child Behavior and Parental Responsibility
…ent because of the high caliber of the teachers there. "I would like to remind you that this way of thinking is flawed, because teaching children to know good from bad and merit from sin are difficult tasks. …
Children face challenges later in life when parents neglect their responsibilities. This text explores how inadequate parenting skills contribute to children's understanding of right and wrong and the
Why is Soliciting a Prostitute a Sin?
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Why is Soliciting a Prostitute a Sin?
… believe it is not sexual misconduct when it is consensual. One of men's most common flawed ways of thinking is: "what is wrong with soliciting a prostitute?" Buddhism's teachings clearly indicate that the qu…
In Chapter 23, the text discusses the increasing number of AIDS cases attributed to young men's beliefs about soliciting prostitutes being morally acceptable. It highlights Buddhism's view that the ac
Understanding Kamma and Family Dynamics
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Understanding Kamma and Family Dynamics
…e attributes of an animal, we will not be able to perform meritorious deeds, and possess the higher thinking of a human being. The Warm Hearted Family 230 Father That Children Hate The Warm Hearted Family 231…
In addressing grievances about parental neglect, Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding kammic retribution. The boy expresses concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior, juxtapo
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
…e people begin to doubt the effectiveness of the Law of Kamma. This can really mislead anybody into thinking that good deeds do not bring about good outcomes. They may go as far as to abandon any good behavio…
This text discusses the Law of Kamma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that
Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
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Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
When people lose their faith in Buddhism, they do not teach their children to pay respect to the monks. They show no interest in studying Buddhist teachings and stop making merit. All temple activitie
…tagnation of temple activities. Negative portrayals of monks can mislead the public; thus, critical thinking is essential. The Sangha Council oversees monk discipline and handles transgressions. Buddhists are…
Meditation as a Path to Wisdom
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Meditation as a Path to Wisdom
…when we reach a state of mental stillness that is clear from all thoughts and worries. Once we stop thinking, we will enjoy serenity and attain wisdom within, leading to wiser solutions while nourishing ourse…
Meditation allows us to reach a state of mental stillness, free from thoughts and worries. In this serene state, we can access the wisdom within, leading to wiser solutions to our problems. This pract
The Power of Merit in Career and Life
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The Power of Merit in Career and Life
64 19 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXVI The Power of Merit Merit is the most important factor that leads us to a successful career and life. It will bring us positive thought, courage, and eloquence. Whateve
Merit is the key driver of success in both career and personal life. It fosters positive thinking, courage, and effective communication. With merit, achievements become easier, and individuals are …
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… to find it elsewhere but simply to draw it out for personal use by training our mind with positive thinking and self-encouragement.
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…. We study the law of Kamma in order to understand that every single action has its effect, whether thinking, saying or doing. Acknowledging this fact, we learn to accept the truth that sufferings are merely …
Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
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Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
If we want to feel good, we just think of a wholesome subject such as the Lord Buddha or the Great Master Phramong- kolthepmuni, the discoverer of Dham- makaya Meditation, as our role models. Or think
…e subjects such as the Lord Buddha or Phramongkolthepmuni, who introduced Dhammakaya Meditation. By thinking about the purity represented by a crystal clear sphere or a Buddha image within ourselves, we can a…
Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness and Relaxation
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Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness and Relaxation
…bright, clear and bright, clear and bright". Recite the mantra continuously, while at the same time thinking of the bright crystal ball, gently and comfortably. Focus your mind and be still at the center of p…
This text guides the reader through a meditation practice that emphasizes relaxation and focus. It begins with the feeling of a bird's feather touching water to center the mind at the abdomen. The pra
Achieving Stillness in Meditation
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Achieving Stillness in Meditation
…don't want to recite the mantra anymore; or just want to be still, and the mind is not wandering or thinking about anything, and there is only the picture of bright crystal ball appearing clearly at the cente…
This text outlines the process of achieving a state of complete stillness during meditation. It emphasizes the importance of letting go of verbal mantras and instead focusing on a vision of a bright c
Rebirth & Incarnation
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Rebirth & Incarnation
…n by "spiritual differences"? : Spiritual, well...I don't know if that's the proper word. But I was thinking about whether they have different responsibilities, or if one sex is more important than the other,…
In this conversation, Luang Por Monica discusses the various traditions surrounding birth in different cultures and religions. She questions whether Buddhist parents view the gender of their newborn d
Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
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Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
…ar or a big house, and have a lot of material things around us. I think that you have good inspired thinking, so I wonder, what gives a Buddhist life value? : What matters most to Buddhists is Dhamma attainme…
This text discusses the differences between monastic and secular life through the eyes of a Buddhist perspective. It highlights how a renunciation of material wealth and societal status opens the path
Understanding the Mind in Thai Culture
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Understanding the Mind in Thai Culture
"this or that", "black or white", with no gray area, as the locals find this logic easy to grasp and put into practice. In addition, Thai culture and language has a relatively large amount of words an
This text discusses the simplicity of dualistic thinking in Thai culture and the rich linguistic resources that explain human cognition. It emphasizes that …
Family Life: Self-Control and Endurance
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Family Life: Self-Control and Endurance
…ractice a wise mentor's teachings, then we will only improve. We will learn how to question our own thinking and actions until we create virtuous habits and consistently perform good deeds that originate from…
Part One of this text discusses the significance of self-control and endurance in personal growth. It highlights the necessity of finding a wise mentor to guide us in our journey to self-improvement.
Family Life: Balancing Happiness and Sacrifice
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Family Life: Balancing Happiness and Sacrifice
…which is necessary. We should let go of the things that we feel we "just need to have!" When we are thinking about marrying someone, we should ask ourselves two questions: 1. Can we depend on this person when…
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Building a Happy Family Life
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Building a Happy Family Life
…when we have children, we must sacrifice even more because we must set aside time for our children. Thinking about this beforehand is vital because it is certainly too late to think about all of this AFTER ma…
This text discusses the vital qualities necessary for a successful marriage and family life, emphasizing that individuals should marry for the right reasons, focusing on character, self-control, and s
Raising Children: Fostering Wisdom and Respect
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Raising Children: Fostering Wisdom and Respect
…for. In this case, we will be raising sages! To repeat, good and bad habits come from repetition of thinking, speaking and acting. Parents can instill wholesomeness, intelligence and compassion by teaching th…
Part Two discusses the importance of teaching children punctuality, respect, and wisdom through consistent habits. It highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and inner wisdom, emphasizing tha