The Casting of Khun Yai Chand’s Gold statue
“If it was not because of Khun Yai, I would not be who I am today, and there would not be Wat Phra Dhammakaya and all of its overseas meditation centers today”
Many single men today believe that sleeping with prostitutes and that they are not being unfaithful to anybody. These ladies have consented to the activity. Is this thinking right or wrong?
Many single men today believe that sleeping with prostitutes does not go against the third Buddhist precept, which is to avoid adultery. This is because they feel that they are not being unfaithful to anybody. These ladies have consented to the activity. Is this thinking right or wrong?
Examples of the outcome of Merit:
1. A long life because one did not kill in the past 2. Freedom from illness because one did not treat animals badly or cause them distress
In the case where the judge sentences the murderer to death, but does not execute the culprit him/herself, is s/he regarded as violating the first precept him/herself?
Looking for a Good Neighborhood
A good neighborhood is essential for living in peace. If our neighborhoods are noisy, dangerous, hot, do not have trees, and are crowded, we will not live in physical peace.
Qualifications of Good Children#2
Mai Sab is a person who is disciplined, responsible and not harmful to anyone.
How to Be Successful Permanently
Money is one of many important things in our lives, but money is not the most important thing in our lives. So to be successful does not mean that we have to be millionaires.
The Fruits of Merit are Not a Miracle
Those people who are habitually pessimistic, angry, greedy, etc, always attract negative things to themselves
Characteristics of Those who are not skillful in Knowledge
They enjoy praising themselves, love compliments; pay increasing attention and care to their appearance
Blinded By Love
We made plans to marry. My parents objected to the marriage because they did not like anyone from his lineage. However,I did not listen to my parents because I was blinded by love and it was my first love.
