Dad, Why Were We Born?

One day, a family invited guests to their home for a religions rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the father,

Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhutanga)

Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said

Blessing Our Descendants

When we reach old age, blessing our descendants becomes an important duty among our many obligations

Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence

In 1999, statistics in Thailand showed that the number of elderly people who are being neglected increased by at least 300,000 per year while retirement homes in Thailand can only accommodate an increase of 200 people per year

Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children

Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus. The practice helps to strengthen the mind so that it will not be easily diverted

Raising Our Children to be good People

In a society saturated with media, many parents are worried that their children will succumb to bad influences

Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous#3

For children that demonstrate care towards others, they must be taught to take care of themselves

Remedying the Situation When Neighbors Fight

A good environment promotes good habits in children. But if our neighbors argue noisily every day while using profanity

Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous#1

Our world seems to become smaller in terms of its interconnectedness. Changes occurring around the world have immediate effects on us socially and economically

Teaching Your Unborn Child

Every parent wants their child to be healthy and good. However, there are many parents who do not understand that in order to have a good child they have to practice good behavior