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4. We shall not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words. 5. We shall not consume intoxicants such as addictive drugs and alcohol. These Precepts are needed to keep peace on earth.

The Five Precepts serve as fundamental guidelines for maintaining peace on earth. Originating before Buddha, they measure human behavior: full adherence results in complete humanity, while deviating r

Yet there are a number of parents who believe that children should be left free to think and that training them to meditate when they are two or three years old is too restrictive. In this regard, the

การสอนให้เด็กมีสมาธิและความเคารพต่อผู้อื่นตั้งแต่ยังเล็กเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการพัฒนาบุคลิกภาพและคุณธรรมในสังคม โดยการใช้แบบอย่างที่ดี เช่น การพูดสุภาพ การเคารพผู้ใหญ่ และการฝึกสมาธิ จะช่วยให้เด็กมีทัศนคติท

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 joy of this spiritual milestone. The act of ordination is portrayed as a profound way to exp

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 instill similar values in their children. It warns against negative behaviors towards parent

observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability

บทเรียนเรื่องการอุทิศตนให้อื่นได้รับการอธิบายโดยพระอาจารย์ซึ่งชี้ให้เห็นว่าวิธีการปฏิบัติอาจช่วยให้เราเข้าใจความต้องการและความปรารถนา ตัวอย่างเช่น ผู้คนมักแยกแยะความต้องการและความปรารถนาออกจากกันไม่ถู

1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W

The text discusses two types of fools in Buddhism: External Fools, who are non-Buddhists aiming to undermine the faith by misrepresenting its teachings, and Internal Fools, who are Buddhists lacking r

Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time

In recent years, the Dhammakaya Temple has faced severe media scrutiny yet continues to attract thousands to its ceremonies, indicating a strong community support unlike the fate of many abandoned tem

hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel

This text reflects on the future of Buddhism in Thailand, especially regarding the increasing number of abandoned temples. It emphasizes the importance of the Dhammakaya Temple and its ability to with

Chapter 43 Solving Buddhism's Crisis During the past twenty years, when the season of important the Buddhist tradition called the Kathina" Ceremony has approached, news about monks who have violated t

Chapter 43 discusses the challenges Buddhism faces over the past two decades, particularly during the Kathina Ceremony, highlighting media coverage of monks violating monastic discipline. This has led

be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhists

The text illustrates the negative impact of generalizing about monks based on misconduct and emphasizes the importance of critical analysis as taught by the Buddha. It highlights a discussion between

6) When the Lord Buddha faced an expert on debate, He used His wisdom to solve this problem. Each of His words possessed truth, correctness, and reason. 7) In one case, Ven. Moggallana," as the Lord B

This text reflects on the wisdom exhibited by the Lord Buddha when facing challenges like debate and Wrong Views. Ven. Moggallana, representing the Buddha, utilized supernatural powers against Nandopā

8 III. SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM 60 Meditation Is the Source of Wisdom 62 Abate the Severe Consequences 64 The Mind as an Origin 66 The Power of Merit 68 Succeed by Thought 70 Courage and Wisdom 72 Merit

This section presents various solutions derived from wisdom, emphasizing meditation as a source of insight. It discusses the importance of merit in overcoming challenges and understanding the nature o

38 CONFRONTING OBSTACLES XIII Solvable and Insolvable 26 September 2002 *** According to the Lord Buddha, there are two types of problems: satekicha and atekiccha, which means solvable and unsolvable.

จากคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า ปัญหามีสองประเภทคือ แก้ไขได้และแก้ไขไม่ได้ บทเรียนนี้ชี้ให้เห็นว่าไม่ทุกปัญหาสามารถแก้ไขได้ เช่น เมื่อเราตัดนิ้วมือแผลสามารถหายได้ แต่ถ้าเราถูกตัดหัวก็ไม่มีทางกลับมาเป็นเหมือนเด

78 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXXIII Correlate the Two The Law of Kamma alarms us to be fearful and shamed of doing something wrong because of the negative consequence of the action.

Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica Luang Por although he had abundant wealth, dignity, power, and servants. Finally, he renounced the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does

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

A Successful Marriage 50 enough to get married just because two people love each other. Apart from love, one needs to consider other factors as well. As mentioned above, the couple should be equal to

A successful marriage is more than just love; it requires equality in faith, precepts, attitude, and belief. Couples often take time to understand each other before marriage, which can be seen as a te

Death & Rebirth Monica Luang Por Monica Luang Por Monica : So is this a thing you can achieve in meditation? It happens on earth, but also in the astral dimension. As there are the rich, the middle cl

บทสนทนาเกี่ยวกับการตายและการเกิดใหม่ผ่านการทำสมาธิ ได้นำเสนอเกี่ยวกับการแข่งขันในโลกทางกายภาพและในมิติวิญญาณ พร้อมการอธิบายถึงการปลดปล่อยจากร่างกาย และความรู้สึกที่มีต่อความตายว่าไม่มีความเจ็บปวด ทั้ง

How to Meditate? Luang Por Monica : Are you picturing with ease or do you need special effort? : No, I have to concentrate but I have been trying to do that before. I cannot concentrate on two things

In this excerpt, Luang Por guides Monica on meditation techniques, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on mental imagery, specifically letting go of distractions and focusing solely on the pic

How to Meditate? Monica Luang Por despite the pain and suffering, one can overcome fear totally. : But you know when you're really stressed and you have too much to do, like organizing the kids, and w

Meditation can seem daunting amidst daily life's chaos. To effectively meditate, one can visualize a calming image, like the sun, to center their thoughts. Just as one drives a car using hands and fee

Basic Meditation Practice You can start meditating by sitting cross-legged, placing your right leg over your left leg and your right hand over your left hand. If you cannot sit in this position, you c

Basic meditation practice involves sitting comfortably, adjusting your posture for circulation, and focusing on your breath. Begin by closing your eyes and taking deep breaths, feeling joy with each i