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Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
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Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
make sound judgments whether they should or should not do something. 2. Keeping your children away from Apayamukha. In the event where the children are already addicted to Apayamukha, the only way to
This text discusses the role of parents in guiding their children away from negative influences such as addiction to substances. It emphasizes the importance of open communication without anger, teach
Overcoming Kilesa: A Buddhist Perspective
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Overcoming Kilesa: A Buddhist Perspective
learn how to improve and "win" the internal battle against our own kilesa. Although people generally recognize the fact that they acquire bad habits throughout their lives, they may not recognize that
This book explores the concept of kilesa, or our negative tendencies and habits, through a Buddhist lens. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our imperfections and understanding that the acc
Raising Responsible Children: The Role of Parents
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Raising Responsible Children: The Role of Parents
Part Two: Raising Children perjury. We should help them as much as possible, but all within the boundaries of the laws that govern us. • Guru: We must practice a high level of morality in order to be
In raising children, it's crucial for parents to establish high moral standards and maintain dignity to gain respect. Practicing roles as wise counselors allows parents to instill ethical values in th
Raising Children: The Impact of Entertainment on Behavior
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Raising Children: The Impact of Entertainment on Behavior
Part Two: Raising Children or holidays, to help with their own educational fund. While we are encouraging our child to save money, also encourage them to have friends who spend their money wisely, and
In today's fast-paced world, parents often struggle to find time for their children, sometimes resorting to TV as a babysitter. This can lead to negative behavioral changes in children, who may absorb
Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
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Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
When some people learn they are being gossiped about, they become so furious that they could kill the person who started the rumor. But if we know how to turn our ears into a wok handles, those words
Gossip can evoke strong emotions, but those who learn to disregard malicious words can achieve a peaceful mind. Compliments should be met with rationality rather than infatuation. The wisdom of our gr
The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
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The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
In the Apadāna literature, besides the life history of the Buddha and his disciples, a section is devoted to a depiction of the characteristics of Paccekabuddhas. This - section is entitled 'Paccekabu
The Apadāna literature highlights the characteristics of Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing their significant dhammas and independent mind. Verse 52 describes them as having great dhammas, being free from su
The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
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The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
This Life Next Life 60 And he advises us to throw away our provender, so that, with lightened carts we may travel quicker and not weary our teams. But this man, Sirs, is not a friend of ours, nor
In this tale, the carters decide to keep their provender despite advice from a stranger, leading them to witness the downfall of another caravan. Guided by a wise leader, they learn the value of dilig
The Virtue of Almsgiving
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The Virtue of Almsgiving
26 The Virtue of Almsgiving 5. Chalaṅgadāna Sutta Even before giving the mind is pleased, while giving is pleased, Having given is pleased, this is the accomplishment in giving a gift. Th
The Chalaṅgadāna Sutta outlines the significance of almsgiving, highlighting how the act of giving brings joy both before, during, and after the act. It emphasizes that those who lead a restrained and
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
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The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
was himself freed. He lastly surveyed the process how birth inevitably leads to aging, sickness and death, which is a prelude to yet another birth – and one that will merely turn the Wheel of Life thr
This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u
The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
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The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
O Patala, by Ganges swept away, Famous in dance and, skilled in roundelay, Patala, all hail! as thou art borne along, Sing me, I pray, some little snatch of song. - Then the dancer Patala said, "My d
The text narrates the story of Patala, a talented dancer, who laments that the very waters that save people also bring about his demise. The Bodhisatta uses this to highlight the double-edged nature o
The Elephant's Worth and Loyalty
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The Elephant's Worth and Loyalty
Then thought the mahout to himself, “All India cannot shew the match of this elephant for excellence of training. Surely the king must want to make him tumble over the precipice and meet his death.” S
In this story, a mahout recognizes the exceptional training of his elephant and fears the king's intentions to harm it. He whispers words of encouragement to the elephant, urging it to reveal its powe
Understanding Craving in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving in Buddhism
knowledge of such ascetics are the Formless Brahma Realms — knowledge gained as the result of developing the formless absorptions [arûpajhâna]. Such ascetics misunderstand that being reborn in the For
This text delves into the Buddhist concept of craving, specifically how its pursuit influences rebirth and suffering. It discusses the misinterpretation by ascetics aiming for the Formless Brahmā real
The Cycle of Existence and Three Spheres
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The Cycle of Existence and Three Spheres
suffering completely, with no more attachment for the Three Spheres¹. Put another way, their practice entails extinguishing the three sorts of craving which keep them prisoner in the thirty-one realms
This text discusses the concept of craving as the root cause of rebirth in the Cycle of Existence, using a story from the Dhammapadathakā to illustrate the journey of a female piglet that was reborn m
The Relationship Between Processing, Cognition, and Mindfulness
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The Relationship Between Processing, Cognition, and Mindfulness
processing and cognition are nested together inseparably and as a unit take the form of the subtle physical body. If the four faculties are separated, the subtle physical body will die immediately — a
Processing and cognition are intimately linked, forming the subtle physical body. If four faculties are disconnected, the subtle body ceases to exist, impacting physical survival. Mindfulness includes
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
Once there was a festival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and lasted for seven full days. The fools of the town would sit in a circle and get drunk before goin
Once there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of Buddha's followers, having achieved stream-entry, chose to meditate instead of participating. Upo
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as the key. In regard to young people's usual attitude to their own conduct, the Dhammadāyāda course has been the turning-point in the thinking and point-of-view of Thailand's Youth. It has lead more
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การพัฒนาตนเองอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ
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การพัฒนาตนเองอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ
Wanchai Silavanno, Phra Kru Palad White Buddha, on Dhamma fields 112 151 war: effort 84; never justifiable 61; wholesomeness 161 primeval 60; Second World 56-59 wise one, philosophy 116 washed plate
การพัฒนาตนเองเป็นกระบวนการที่สำคัญในการเติบโตในชีวิตทั้งในเรื่องงานและส่วนตัว การตั้งเป้าหมายที่ชัดเจน, การจัดการเวลาอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ และการเรียนรู้จากความล้มเหลวเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการพัฒนาตนเอง โปรแกรม
The Origins of Children's Habits
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The Origins of Children's Habits
Where do Children's Habits come from? After parents learn that good children must not be troublesome, ignorant, or careless towards others, the question now is, how do parents cultivate these traits i
Children's habits stem from the repetitive actions, thoughts, and speech they engage in, heavily influenced by their parents. If children are exposed to unwholesome behaviors, they may develop bad hab
The Shared Responsibility of World Peace
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The Shared Responsibility of World Peace
organisation. We have come to believe that creating peace is not our duty but the domain of someone else who has power, holds a governing position, has budgets, and is somehow more organised than the
The text emphasizes that creating peace is not solely a duty for those in power or governance but a responsibility shared by everyone. It defines peace as a sense of happiness and wellbeing that can e
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
mentioned in the canon.40 The title ‘son of the Blessed one’ suggests that, through the Buddha, the person was (re)born to the same plane (bhūmi) to which the Buddha belongs, i.e., passing beyond the
This text delves into the characteristics of a Stream-attainer, identified as a noble disciple who is reborn to a transcendental plane through the Buddha's teachings. Key qualities include association