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3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of

3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of

bad deeds, in his last moment of life, he will experience great suffering. "As a daughter, you should stay close to your father. When the chance arises, give your father a Dhamma talk; bring him flowe

bad deeds, in his last moment of life, he will experience great suffering. "As a daughter, you should stay close to your father. When the chance arises, give your father a Dhamma talk; bring him flowe

Chapter 38 Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence In 1999, statistics in Thailand showed that the number of elderly people who are being neglected increased by at least 300,000 per year while retirement hom

In 1999, statistics in Thailand showed that the number of elderly people who are being neglected increased by at least 300,000 per year while retirement homes in Thailand can only accommodate an incre

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 be

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 be

A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h

A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h

"For example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: "With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda

"For example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: "With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda

Chapter 40 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga)* Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said,

Chapter 40 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhūtanga)* Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said,

5 "Bhikkhus, my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should cont

"Bhikkhus, my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should contin

"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

"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

Chapter 41 A True Buddhist When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came upon a valuable message. That is, "What is the

Chapter 41 A True Buddhist When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came upon a valuable message. That is, "What is the

are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment. It is t

are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment. It is t

Chapter 42 Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples In October 1998, an important Buddhist event occurred in Thailand. News had been published about the Dhammakaya Temple. I remember when the Thai eco

Chapter 42 Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples In October 1998, an important Buddhist event occurred in Thailand. News had been published about the Dhammakaya Temple. I remember when the Thai eco

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

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

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

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

of their donations, going from 10 to 100 baht. If they had planned to donate 100 baht, they would increase the amount exponentially. Therefore, cleanliness is the most charming attribute of a temple."

of their donations, going from 10 to 100 baht. If they had planned to donate 100 baht, they would increase the amount exponentially. Therefore, cleanliness is the most charming attribute of a temple."

For example, if there were statements about constructing a Dhamma Hall or a monk's shelter soon, then this must happen. In short, the temple must produce results as soon as it can. Thus, the first sac

For example, if there were statements about constructing a Dhamma Hall or a monk's shelter soon, then this must happen. In short, the temple must produce results as soon as it can. Thus, the first sac

minds only when they practice meditation until their minds reach a profound level of peacefulness and becomes so bright that they are able to see their minds through the brightness. Most people in thi

minds only when they practice meditation until their minds reach a profound level of peacefulness and becomes so bright that they are able to see their minds through the brightness. Most people in thi

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

monastic discipline have been prominent in the media. This news causes many people to lose their faith in Buddhism and to over-generalize that monks do not deserve their reverence. Moreover, this has

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

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

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi