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Curses and blessings
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 01/08/2022
» Thailand has been hit with the sixth wave of Covid-19 and fears are abound that August will see a surge of new cases as well. Many doctors are predicting that the number will peak around the end of this month.
Respect the robe
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/06/2022
» Late last month, Sipboworn Kaewngam, director of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), warned people about what they should and shouldn't do to monks who misbehaved.
Beliefs are no excuse to damage our health
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/04/2022
» Everyone has a set of personal beliefs that determine their actions. While we're supposed to respect each other's beliefs, it's hard to come to terms with the unpleasant impact caused by certain beliefs.
What the world needs now
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 14/02/2022
» I'm not a fan of Valentine's Day but this is a good occasion for all of us to ponder on the concept of love one more time. I'm not talking about romantic love but, rather, love for our fellow humans that I think the world needs to have more of.
On death and dying
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/12/2021
» Feelings of sadness accompany any death, even if that person is a stranger. Last month, I came across a story about the passing of a woman on social media that saddened me but made me feel glad as well.
More meditating, less talking please
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/10/2021
» Whenever there are reports of Buddhist monks misbehaving or violating the monastic code of conduct, we often hear comments like "They are causing a decay to the religion" and "They should be kicked out of the monastery right away".
Let the experts do their job
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/08/2021
» The anti-government demonstrations that are back on the streets since early this month don't only make us worry about the spread of Covid-19 but also caused an unlikely drama that put a Bangkok temple in the spotlight two weeks ago.
What does happiness really mean to you?
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 21/06/2021
» Two weeks ago, I came across two interesting stories about two celebrities who shared their insight about the same issue -- material things and happiness -- which I think might be useful for many who are chasing after them.
Differences deserve respect, not scorn
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/04/2021
» 'One of the truest signs of maturity is the ability to disagree with someone while still remaining respectful."
The charlatan among us
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 15/02/2021
» A person who makes a mistake and is quick to correct it deserves our forgiveness. But, what about a person who repeats the same mistake many times and takes a long time to say sorry?