Read | Download Preface The word “Sīla” (the Pali word for morality) is often used together with the word “practice”. Most people tend to assume that Sīla practice is difficult, since it involves the constant watch over one’s body and speech. Sīla practice is different from Dana (the Pali word for alms-giving), since Dana is…
Read | Download Part One ~ Building The Family Foundation Chapter 1 The Heart of the FamilyWhen our hearts cease to function, it means we have passed away from this world. This is the same for the family. If the heart of the family stops functioning, the family has essentially died even if everyone lives…
Read | Download Foreword My dearest wish is to see all of you attain inner happiness. May the path of pursuing perfections1 be smooth for all of you. No matter what obstacles you may encounter, may you prevail with a heart unperturbed. Luang Phaw Dhammajayo ** 1. The Perfections [paramita] are virtues such as generosity,…
Read | Download Preface “Why are we here? What is the purpose of life?” Many people may have these questions in their minds and some may have been trying to find answers to these questions. Others have no idea how best to live their lives and they are going about it through trial and error.…
Read | Download Preface What is happiness?Happiness is thought of as the good life ….freedom from suffering, flourishing, well-being, joy, prosperity, and pleasure. What do we really know about happiness? Can we study it? Are we born with it? Can we make ourselves happier? Who is happy and who is not, and why? What makes…