I Cried Like an Owl

One lady grew up in the family that had lots of conflict. Her grandfather always got drunk and pushed her grandmother who was 8-9 month pregnant down the stair. Her parents always argued with each others and her mom was often abused. She tried to commit suicide when she was 11. Fortunately, her life started changing once she knew the Dhammakaya Temple.

Blessing Our Descendants

When we reach old age, blessing our descendants becomes an important duty among our many obligations

The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children

All parents wish bright futures for their children. They want to raise well-behaved, respectful and moral children whose comport will help them advance far in society

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Dhamma Practice (3)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Fifth Group of Blessings. Blessing Sixteen :- Dhamma Practice.

Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts

It is not an overstatement to say that teaching children to abide by the Five Precepts is the most important responsibility of their parents

A Different Point of Views

My oldest sister follows a different creed called “Sanya”. The members of this creed chant something different from Buddhist morning and evening chanting. They light candle when they start chanting, and put the candle off when they finish a sentence of a chant. They repeat the same routine until they finish chanting.

Core Value # 9 : Spontaneously arising beings exist

This ninth form of core value is acceptance of the existence of spontaneously arising beings-beings which arise not because of their parents but as the result of karmic action they have committed themselves in the past.

The Last Moment of a Father’s Life

One day, a lady come to seek advice from a respected senior monk about how to care for her dying father;

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Looking After One's Extended Family (1)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Fifth Group of Blessings. Blessing Seventeen :- Looking After One's Extended Family.

Mother's Day 2014

Mother's Day 2014. History and Activities on Mother's Day 2014.