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Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
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Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
In some families, we see virtuous parents have intelligent children, but the parents do not know how to raise them. As a result, the children turn out to be troublesome and the parents are puzzled ove
In families, virtuous parents may have intelligent children but struggle with proper upbringing. Successful child-rearing depends on parents having knowledge and time. The text identifies four types o
Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 22 Good Deeds and Their Outcomes Whenever someone is facing a situation that s/he considers unfair, s/he will start to think, "There is no such thing as good de
Part Five discusses how perceptions of fairness impact beliefs about good and bad deeds. Many feel that good deeds do not guarantee favorable outcomes while bad actions might yield rewards. This chapt
Four Types of Families and Child Upbringing
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Four Types of Families and Child Upbringing
In some families, we see virtuous parents have intelligent children, but the parents do not know how to raise them. As a result, the children turn out to be troublesome and the parents are puzzled ove
In family dynamics, virtuous parents often face challenges in raising intelligent children due to a lack of knowledge or time. Four family types emerge: those with time but no knowledge, knowledge but
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
…hment for those who have committed sinful deeds, and heaven is the home to those who have performed virtuous deeds. "And if we look closely at the births of all living creatures, we will see that they are different…
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
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Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
…hment for those who have committed sinful deeds, and heaven is the home to those who have performed virtuous deeds. If we look closely at the births of all living creatures, we will see that they are different. Som…
…tinies in this life and the next. The author reflects on a commitment to steer their family towards virtuous deeds, enhancing their boonya and aspiring for Nirvana, while balancing the need to provide for them. Thi…
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
But to be able to control their own behavior, they must fully understand the Law of Kamma. Then, when there is the opportunity to commit bad deeds, and nobody is watching, they will be able to control
Understanding the Law of Kamma is essential for controlling one's behavior and performing good deeds regardless of external recognition. This text emphasizes that comprehending the Law of Kamma aids i
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
MERITS Everybody wants to be rich, beautiful and smart. Nobody wants to be poor, ugly and dumb. But how come some people are born lucky and other are not? The answer is because of ‘merit’, or the lac
Merit is the product of good deeds and serves as a positive energy that can lead to being rich, beautiful, and smart. It encompasses virtue and goodness, influencing one's present and future based on
Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
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Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
Buddhist Cosmology Buddhists accept the view of the Universe that time is not linear but circular. Consequently, the Universe is not created out of nothing at a particular point, nor will it be compl
Buddhist cosmology views the universe as cyclical, with no creation or destruction at a single point in time. Beings are born into this cycle due to preceding causes (karma), leading to a process term
Creating the Very Best in Oneself
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Creating the Very Best in Oneself
How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her b
The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e
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 exp
Chapter 30 discusses the challenges of guiding children to embrace good deeds while resisting bad ones. It emphasizes the importance of parents in teaching values and nurturing self-governance in chil
Truth for the Family: Living with Purpose
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Truth for the Family: Living with Purpose
Part Five: Truth for the Family in our life is to live with purpose or meaning. The more we perform deeds that are purposeful and good, the more our life can be considered meaningful. To get the very
Part Five emphasizes that a meaningful life involves purposeful actions. It suggests avoiding evil, maximizing good deeds, and meditating to maintain a clear mind. The state of our mind at death impac
Understanding Kamma and Family Life
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Understanding Kamma and Family Life
Part One: Family Life The fact that people all are born humans, but vary in the amount of happiness or dukkha (suffering) is an indication that the fruits of Kamma exist and their retribution is deriv
In this text, the relationship between Kamma and the varying levels of happiness or suffering (dukkha) among humans is examined. With insights from the Buddha's teachings, it emphasizes that our curre
Understanding the Law of Kamma in Buddhism
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Understanding the Law of Kamma in Buddhism
But to be able to control their own behavior, they must fully understand the Law of Kamma. Then, when there is the opportunity to commit bad deeds, and nobody is watching, they will be able to control
The Law of Kamma emphasizes the importance of understanding one's behavior and the effects of good and bad deeds. It is crucial for individuals to realize that good actions usually lead to positive ou
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 expe
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
Death and Rebirth in Different Beliefs
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Death and Rebirth in Different Beliefs
Death & Rebirth Monica : Because we believe that there is a heaven, and in the Christian religion we believe that we go to heaven, which is a better place in the afterlife. So life is just a preparati
This dialogue delves into the differing beliefs around death and rebirth. Monica reflects on the Christian viewpoint that sees life as preparation for heaven, while Luang Phaw offers a Buddhist perspe
Virtuous Deeds and Happiness
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Virtuous Deeds and Happiness
46 සතුන් කිරීම Isaya Muni Verse 5. Virtuous Deeds Make One Rejoice Here one's glad, one's glad hereafter, in both ways is the merit-maker glad; Meri…
මෙහිදී අයෙකුගේ නිතිකතා තුළින් පහළවන්නේ සතුන් කටයුතු කර ඇති අයෙකුගේ සතුටයි. මෙය පසුව යුක්තියට පත් වූ විලාසිතාවන්ට පසු යායමට පිළිතුරු දෙන අතර, රහල ජීවිතයක් ගත කරන්නෙකු ධනවත් වනු ඇත. මෙය ඔහුගේ ජීවිතයට වඩ
Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
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Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
living a virtuous life, showing good respect to them, speaking to them in a nice and warm fashion, and taking good care of them. Children should never hold a grudge against their parents, regardless o
This text emphasizes the necessity of living a virtuous life by showing respect and care towards one's parents. It discusses the importance of not holding grudges against them, illustrating how parent
The Benefits of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Benefits of Contributing Buddha Images
… for yourself today rather than later. In today's society, many people have strayed from performing virtuous deeds. As a result, their children will not realize the main purpose in doing good deeds as well. Contrib…
…rages readers to undertake this valuable act, suggesting that contemporary society has strayed from virtuous deeds, and emphasizes that contributing a Buddha image not only benefits the giver but also helps inspire…
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
The text explores how practicing austerity on Buddhist Holy Days helps individuals distinguish between needs and wants. By practicing under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultiv
The Significance of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Significance of Contributing Buddha Images
… for yourself today rather than later. In today’s society, many people have strayed from performing virtuous deeds. As a result, their children will not realize the main purpose in doing good deeds as well. Contrib…
Contributing a Buddha image is portrayed as a noble deed, ensuring the contributor's lasting merit and a peaceful afterlife. The narrator reflects on their grandmother's significant contributions, emp