Archives Dhamma 102
AllChoosing Virtuous Friends and AssociatesEmotional IntelligenceIntegrity in Conduct and the Principles of Wholesome SpeechMerit-Making and Unwholesome KammaMiscellaneousPrinciples of Decision-Making and Mental TrainingPrinciples of Self-Care in Times of Illness and the Preservation of One's PossessionsProfessional Advancement for Both Superiors and SubordinatesRespect and EmpathyThe Art of AdmonishmentThe Benefits of Propagating BuddhismThe Development of Good HabitsThe Development of Knowledge Alongside VirtueThe Resolute Cultivation of Wholesome ConductThe Role of the Family as a Kalyāṇamitta (Virtuous Friend) Toward Children
How to Be a Good Role Model for the Future Generation
It requires nothing more than a sincere commitment to responsibility. Wherever we stand, sit, lie down, or make use of a space — whether it be a bathroom or any other place — let us simply take note of the…
How to Raise Children to be Good People
Why is our child not turning out as well as the children of others? Why is our child the way they are? We search for the reason and cannot find it — yet in truth, there is but one simple…
How to Guide Future Generations to Be the Hope for the Future
The simplest place to begin is cleanliness — and from there, orderliness in all other matters will naturally follow. The reason we must start with cleanliness is that human beings are the world’s greatest producers of waste. Wherever there are…
Be The Role Model
Whatever goodness we wish to see in our children, grandchildren, or those within our family — let us embody that very goodness ourselves and lead by example. As a father, let us be the model of virtue for our children…
The Noblest Form of Gratitude
Children ought to cultivate gratitude and a sense of indebtedness toward their parents — recognizing what has been given to them and finding meaningful ways to repay it. Beyond providing physical care and attentiveness, children should also seek thoughtful and…
A Happy Family Through Shared Merit-Making
The Lord Buddha discovered and taught the truth about merit, which can be summarized as follows: life is governed by the merit and demerit that each person accumulates. Every person desire happiness, and no one wishes to suffer. Therefore, each…
Preparing Words of Wisdom for Future Generations on Your Birthday
For anyone who holds a senior or leading role within their family or household, a birthday — when children and grandchildren gather together — presents a wonderful opportunity to offer meaningful guidance and heartfelt advice to one’s own sons, daughters,…
Introducing Children to Merit-Making from an Early Age
When making merit on your birthday, or visiting the temple on various occasions, in addition to bringing your parents along, if you already have children or grandchildren, bring them with you as well — regardless of their age, whether young…
The Right Principle for One’s Birthday
When your birthday arrives, as a Buddhist, it is important to observe it in accordance with the Lord Buddha’s teachings: 1. Make merit for yourself — replenish and strengthen your own merit foundation. 2. Remember and honor your parents, or…
