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Creating Harmony and Understanding in Family and Society
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Creating Harmony and Understanding in Family and Society
…o Want Their Father to Quit Drinking 221 Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate 229 Part Five ~ The Truth of Life 229 Chapter 27 Dad, Why Were We Born? 237 Chapter 28 Young People and the Lord Buddha 243 C…
This section explores vital aspects of family dynamics, including creating harmony, handling sibling conflicts, and instilling compassion in children toward vulnerable relatives. It further delves int
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
…excessive complaints. 3.3) We must endure conflict, which means, we must endure other people. The truth is that we must accept that we have weaknesses which we have displayed, feelings we have that go ag…
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
Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
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Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
…ssary for a successful marriage. **Expectations in Marriage** Our grandparents told us the direct truth regarding the reason people get married, which is that they lack self-confidence; they are not sure…
This text explores the importance of emotional regulation in marriages, emphasizing training before marriage to manage disagreements effectively. Couples prepared with self-reliance, the ability to ch
Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
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Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
…’s good behavior. They were mistaken when they thought their spouse would always be polite, but the truth is people can not sustain wonderful manners 24 hours a day. If the search for a life partner is ba…
In a marriage, expectations can lead to disappointment if not grounded in self-dependence. Many marry for beauty or behavior, but these qualities fade. True relationships rely on self-sufficiency and
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
…ons and will, therefore, be in a state of suffering all the time. The Lord Buddha understood the truth of everything in this world. He taught meditation so people could learn to still their minds like…
This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary and
Teaching Children the Importance of Care and Endurance
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Teaching Children the Importance of Care and Endurance
…rance. At first glance, it seems like it is enough for children to be wholesome and smart, but the truth is, it is not enough. When one is born as a human being, one must bring benefit to others as well. …
จากการไม่ปฏิบัติตามศีลห้าของพุทธศาสนา เช่น การไม่ขโมย การประพฤติผิด การโกหก และการใช้สารเสพติด จะนำไปสู่ผลเสียต่างๆ ได้แก่ การทุจริต การค้าประเวณี และการทำผิดกฎหมาย ร่วมกับการสู้ชีวิตเพื่อเรียนรู้การด
Raising Our Children to be Good People
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Raising Our Children to be Good People
…How do we protect our children from those influences and instill conscience and morals in them? In truth, the answer to this question can be discussed from many aspects, but our ancestors regularly relied…
In today's media-rich environment, many parents fear for the moral upbringing of their children. To cultivate good character, it's essential to focus on four key strategies: being a positive role mode
War of Existence and Unconditional Love of Parents
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War of Existence and Unconditional Love of Parents
…th and sympathize with their relatives. Teaching them to care for others will clearly show them the truth about life that everybody must die. Further more, when it is time for us to go, they can help us wi…
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
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Part Five The Truth of Life
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
…able. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingly knowledgeable of the truths about life, which is known as enlightenment; and all his knowledge must be acquired through his ow…
…ry. Lord Buddha fits this as His documented life is a testament to His wisdom and virtue. He sought truth independently, achieving enlightenment without claiming others' teachings. His Dhamma, universal an…
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
…in order to maintain our nature. 4. By 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 t…
…s, unlike animals, can foster loyalty and not succumb to infidelity. The fourth precept prioritizes truthfulness, underscoring the value of sincerity. Lastly, it warns against the consumption of intoxicant…
The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
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The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
…nnecessary suffering. "Some people may think this teaching is based on a pessimistic view. But, in truth, it is a realistic teaching which tells you how to deal with life situations. "The Lord Buddha was…
ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
…es or right teachings 9. Giving Dhamma sermons (Dhammadāsenamaya) Teaching the doctrine or showing truth 10. Forming the Right View (Diththujukamma) Strengthening one’s views or forming correct views “I…
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 Importance of Honoring Elders
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The Importance of Honoring Elders
…se their parents – will have children who mentally record these acts and copy them accordingly. The truth is what goes around comes around. When they reach old age, their child will treat them in the same …
การเคารพและดูแลผู้สูงอายุไม่เพียงแต่ส่งผลกระทบต่อคุณภาพชีวิตของพวกเขา แต่ยังสะท้อนพฤติกรรมที่ลูกๆ จะมีต่อพ่อแม่ในอนาคตเช่นกัน โดยการเป็นตัวอย่างที่ดี พ่อแม่ช่วยฝึกฝนลูกๆ ให้รู้จักความกตัญญูและการเคารพ
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
…he Lord Buddha’s temple, I have never thought of exploiting or harming any living beings. With this truth, may you safely give birth to your child.” “After his powerful blessing, the woman easily and safe…
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
…inherited long ago. However, how their heritages will be revived and supported depends on one major truth: we must be the first one (exemplar) who practices them. Later, we can invite others to join us. C…
การฝึกฝนการมีจิตใจที่ไม่เก็บความแค้นผ่านการปฏิบัติธรรมที่เรียกว่า 'อุสาหะ' หรือ 'การยอมรับความทุกข์' เป็นวิธีหนึ่งที่แนวทางของบรรพบุรุษไทยชี้ให้เห็น เพื่อคืนค่าความเชื่อมโยงในครอบครัว โดยเริ่มจากการฝึ
Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
…e to come to the temple. Therefore, we can conclude that the media created their own version of the truth. While following the news of the Dhammakaya Temple, I also tracked the news concerning the increas…
The Dhammakaya Temple has remarkably survived against media backlash, drawing nearly 100,000 attendees to its ceremonies, despite allegations of bribery. Meanwhile, a concerning trend of temple abando
Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
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Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
… media. Most people have only known or believed one side of the negative news and ignored the whole truth. How did the Dhammakaya Temple avoid becoming the largest abandoned temple in Thailand? The Templ…
The survival of Buddhism in Thailand is under threat due to abandoned temples and corrupt practices. The Dhammakaya Temple, however, stands resilient, guided by Buddhist principles imparted by its fou
Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
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Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
… carelessly reading negative news If parents do not teach their children to thoroughly analyze the truth in articles about monks, the children may thoughtlessly believe these articles. This could cause th…
Neglecting to teach children how to analyze negative news about monks leads to misconceptions and misunderstandings about Buddhism and the law of Kamma. When children generalize that all monks are mor
The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
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The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
…e they occur because of their own intellect and competence. However, the Lord Buddha discovered the truth about the unavoidable Law of Cause and Effect, which in Buddhism is the Law of Kamma. He taught tha…
In times of sorrow and happiness, the wisdom of the Lord Buddha guides us on how to live right. His teachings illuminate the causes of life’s vicissitudes, emphasizing the Law of Kamma, where good or