Erroneous Core Values are the Fruit of Mental Defilements

Before we proceed to the topic of ‘core values’ in detail, it is necessary to understand ‘erroneous core values’ which make one misunderstand life and the world.

Indecision

While I was in my deep sleep at the back of the bus, I woke up with a jerk because a thief was taking my necklace from my neck. As I didn’t want to have problems, I got away from the thief by moving to sit in the front seat.

The 38 Ways to Happiness:- Generosity (1)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Fifth Group of Blessings. Blessing Fifteen:- Generosity.

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Dhamma Practice (1)

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

What is the definitive meaning to the saying “Good deeds brings wholesome results and bad deeds produce retribution”?

What is the definitive meaning to the saying “Good deeds brings wholesome results and bad deeds produce retribution”? Luangphaw can you please help clarify this for me because people nowadays believe that doing good deeds does not necessary lead to good results. However, they believe that misdeeds can yield benefits. What has led them to think in this way?

Persuading People to Cast More Than 3,000 Buddha Images.

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What kind of knowledge does Buddhism provide for their benefit?

My students often ask the question that when other school subjects they study provide them with various types of knowledge regarding managing the Four Basic Requisites in their everyday lives, then what kind of knowledge does Buddhism provide for their benefit?

Is there a way to console or recommendation we can offer to encourage who wishes to commit suicide to choose life?

It’s the case of knowing someone who’s undergoing untold suffering and distress and wishes to commit suicide. Is there a way to console or recommendation we can offer to encourage him to choose life?

How to teach Dhamma to judges and civil workers?

I was assigned by the Civil Court Chief Official to teach Dhamma to judges and civil workers once a month starting in January. 2005 (B.E. 2548), and that troubled me because judges usually live in their own world. Everyone would like to dig deep into their thoughts and psyche. I would like to ask for Luang Phaw for suggestions how to teach Dhamma to this group of people.

In the Arizona desert, Buddhists will embark on a three-year silent retreat