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 Maintain Good Health Throughout One’s Life
Through the diligent gathering of knowledge from numerous sources — applied to the best of his ability in caring for his own health and that of the community, with prevention as the foremost principle — I’ve arrived at the following…
Taking Care of Yourself
When using our physical bodies to cultivate Perfections (Barami), we must treat them with great care. This means diligently maintaining good health and avoiding overexertion, whether in our professional careers or in our spiritual practices. In times of illness, do…
When Irregularities in One’s Health Arise
When irregularities in one’s health arise, one must not hasten to rely upon others as the first resort. One must begin by relying upon oneself. Train the mind to trace from the effect that has manifested back toward its originating…
Moderation in Acquisition and Moderation in Consumption
It is true that life depends on the Four Requisites (food, clothing, shelter, and medicine). However, these requisites possess an inherent allure that can trigger desire and craving. Without mindful reflection, we easily fall into wanting more than is necessary.…
How to Ensure the Longevity of Your Assets
Keep your home and living spaces thoroughly clean. Regardless of how many belongings or appliances you own, maintain their cleanliness and keep them well-organized. By doing so, the lifespan of these items will be extended, and your assets will remain…
What Does It Mean to Plunder One’s Own Possessions?
When we speak of theft, our minds naturally turn to the image of another coming to take what is ours. Yet consider the clothing and various belongings in our care that we fail to tend with diligence — left exposed…
Time for Self-Improvement and Self-Correction
Human life is short. Compared to ants or termites, our lifespan may seem long — yet in truth, it is not long at all. At most, it does not exceed one hundred years, and most do not even reach that.…
Three Causes of World Turmoil in an Age of Overflowing Knowledge
The three causes of world turmoil, even in an age of overflowing knowledge, are as follows: 1. Educational curricula that emphasize theoretical knowledge while lacking practical character development The national education system of the present age is oriented toward producing…
No Knowledge Surpasses the Wisdom of Moral Self-Preservation
Once we have received knowledge from our teachers, we should diligently commit it to memory. Do not neglect or forget it; instead, reflect upon it constantly. Only then will your understanding become profound, allowing you to apply that knowledge for…
