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Ordaining for One's Parents Brings Merit
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Ordaining for One's Parents Brings Merit
… the temple and practicing virtues. It also encourages monks to try to convince their parents to accumulate merit. If we take a good look at people's lives, we will see that we have worked hard for othe…
การบวชเพื่อพ่อแม่ไม่เพียงแต่เพิ่มคุณงามความดีให้กับตนเอง แต่ยังส่งผลให้พ่อแม่ได้มีโอกาสฝึกปฏิบัติธรรมมากขึ้น ข้อความนี้ชี้ให้เห็นว่าการสอนและพูดคุยระหว่างพระกับพ่อแม่สามารถกระตุ้นให้ครอบครัวทำความดีได
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
…. And then my decision was swayed. Upon graduation, I was offered a very good job, the workload consumed me, and thoughts of ordination were pushed aside. It must have been my past merit coming to help …
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s
The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
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The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
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 sec…
This narrative recounts a personal journey to ordination, highlighting the significance of family support and love. The author reflects on two near-death experiences, recognizing the love from his mot
The Joy of Ordination: A Tribute to Mothers
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The Joy of Ordination: A Tribute to Mothers
…east once. And any son who sees it will be very motivated to ordain. The writer has ordained for a number of Buddhist Lents, and I can attest that the joy of ordination is limitless. I have learned that…
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
Meditation and its Impact on Children
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Meditation and its Impact on Children
…hildren, when facing problems, will stay cool, calm and collected. "Can meditation really change a human being? When we open our eyes, we see other people, but not ourselves. If we want to see ourselves…
This text delves into the significance of teaching meditation to children, highlighting its potential to instill calmness and self-reflection. By learning to meditate, children can better assess thems
Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
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Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
Yet there are a number of parents who believe that children should be left free to think and that training them to medi…
การสอนให้เด็กมีสมาธิและความเคารพต่อผู้อื่นตั้งแต่ยังเล็กเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการพัฒนาบุคลิกภาพและคุณธรรมในสังคม โดยการใช้แบบอย่างที่ดี เช่น การพูดสุภาพ การเคารพผู้ใหญ่ และการฝึกสมาธิ จะช่วยให้เด็กมีทัศนคติท
Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
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Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
…d hold the Buddha image in my hands and pay my respects by chanting: "Namo tussa bhakavato arahato summa sumbuddhassa" three times. And then I would make my resolve with the Buddha image: 1. Today I wil…
…anting and resolution to uphold the Five Precepts: not to kill, steal, commit adultery, lie, or consume intoxicants. They reflect on each precept's importance, such as valuing life, honesty, and family,…
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…e. This is how the Fourth Precept came into existence. How did the Fifth Precept, one shall not consume intoxicants, come into existence? The Lord Buddha gave us these lines of reasoning to contemplate.…
… and lying — earns significant merit. It elaborates on the Fifth Precept, which advises against consuming intoxicants, explaining how these substances can weaken one's conscience and moral character. Th…
Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
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Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
…er. 4. Medicine. In Buddhist terminology, these are called the Four Basic Necessities, which every human being needs. On top of these, we have furniture, shoes and so on which we need to make life comfo…
In this dialogue, a senior monk teaches children about the essentials needed for life: air, food, water, medicine, clothing, and shelter, referred to as the Four Basic Necessities. The monk emphasizes
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to you how the Five Precepts came into existence. Hopefully when you g…
In this explanation of the Five Precepts, the origin of the first precept, 'one shall not kill', is explored through a dialogue between a senior monk and children. The importance of self-love and the
The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
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The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
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.…
… as fundamental guidelines for maintaining peace on earth. Originating before Buddha, they measure human behavior: full adherence results in complete humanity, while deviating reduces our humanity and i…
The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
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The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
What is the Nature of Human Beings? The nature of human beings consists of five characteristics. 1. By nature, humans will no…
The nature of human beings encompasses five fundamental characteristics that differentiate us from animals. First, hu…
The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
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The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
…meone does live by the precepts, he is regarded as strange or quaint. This has further reduced the number of people observing the Five Precepts, the moral legacy left by our ancestors. Since they have r…
…break the cycle of social issues. Parents must first understand what a precept is, its relation to human nature, and the implications of ignoring these precepts. Without this foundation, children may co…
The Correct Way to Gain Merits
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The Correct Way to Gain Merits
…e bedtime for at least twenty minutes to one hour. Some people establish routines to ensure they accumulate these three merits: -In the morning, I will not eat before I have performed the merit of givin…
ในบทนี้พูดถึงวิธีที่ถูกต้องในการสร้างบุญตามคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า ได้แก่ ความมีน้ำใจในการให้ การปฏิบัติตามศีล และการทำสมาธิ การให้มีความจำเป็นต้องมาจากความตั้งใจที่บริสุทธิ์ การปฏิบัติตามศีลควรเริ่มจากกา
Understanding the Duality of the Heart
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Understanding the Duality of the Heart
…eart and the ethereal heart are two different things. In the Tripitaka, the Lord Buddha spoke of a number of subjects that were unknown to science at the time. He said thousands of years ago there was m…
เนื้อหาสำรวจเกี่ยวกับหัวใจทางกายภาพและหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณซึ่งเป็นสิ่งต่างกัน คำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้าที่มีความรู้ในสมัยโบราณเกี่ยวกับจักรวาลและแนวคิดเรื่องบุญ ผู้เขียนยืนยันในเรื่องบุญและกรรมซึ่งมีผลต่อชีวิต
Understanding the Law of Kamma
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Understanding the Law of Kamma
…hink more. From what I have told you, you may have to modify your efforts to fit with different circumstances. And soon you will find that the Law of Kamma is absolute, and the right action, thorough an…
This text discusses the essence of the Law of Kamma, urging parents to teach their children the importance of righteous actions. It emphasizes that while science is valuable, it cannot explain all phe
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
…d different levels of promotion: some received one step up, some two, and some three. This is very human reaction. If none of them had received any promotion there would not be any problem. Antagonism a…
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
The Growth of Good Deeds
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The Growth of Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is ye…
This text discusses how, similar to a banana plant that takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and s
How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
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How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
Chapter 30 How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes It has always been a challenge to develop human beings to resist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any…
Chapter 30 discusses the challenges parents face in teaching their children to resist bad temptations and embrace good deeds selflessly. It emphasizes the need for children to learn self-governance in
The Stages of Good Deeds
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The Stages of Good Deeds
…d their teeth happen to fall out instantaneously, they will feel that this is unfair. This is only human, expecting only favorable outcomes. But when it is not instant, they will start to doubt the Law …
…sistent and sincere good actions, regardless of immediate rewards. It also contrasts this with the human tendency to expect prompt consequences for both good and bad deeds, urging readers to cultivate a…