The people who have a hard life tend to think why the previous merit does not help them. How could I explain to them?
Why being a Fool is really Dangerous:
There are many serious consequences of foolish behaviour:
"Sodhmantra is external medicine and Bhavana is internal medicine." What is the concise meaning?
I would like to ask you about what the old ancient Thai people used to say regarding Sodhmantra (general Pali term for the chanting of the Lord Buddha’s Dhamma) and Bhavana (Pali term for actual meditation): “Sodhmantra is external medicine and Bhavana is internal medicine.” What is the concise meaning?
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
The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Artfulness in Usage (1)
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Third Group of Blessings. Blessing Nine :- Artfulness in Usage
The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Artfulness in Knowledge (4)
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Third Group of Blessings. Blessing Seven :- Artfulness in Knowledge.
The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Abstaining from Unwholesomeness (5)
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Sixth Group of Blessings. Blessing Nineteen :- Abstaining from Unwholesomeness.
Skilled Speech
Speaking skillfully refers to giving full consideration prior to our speaking. In is important to say anything that makes others feel good and creates positive reactions.
Do not Try
A little girl was sick when she was in 8th grade. She was always depressed and couldn’t control herself. Doctor couldn’t find anything wrong with her. What did her sickness come from? And, what Kammar will the robbery get after stealing a money that she prepared for Katina?
Most people think that white lying houldn’t be sinful. How can we explain it to them so that they can understand this correctly?
Most people think that lying to ease other’s feeling, as when a doctor conceal the truth from a severely ill patient in order to ease their mind, shouldn’t be sinful. How can we explain it to them so that they can understand this correctly?
