Buddhism and Family

Family problems come from a lack of sympathy and respect, and a lack of understanding of each other's strengths and shortcomings. In engaging in spiritual practice at home, lay practitioners are required to first meet their responsibilities as a human being.

How do we use wisdom when choosing a partner?

Monastic life is not an alternative escape for not being able to find a marriage partner. One should only become a monastic if one has had some inspirational experiences of life that make one want to take this path. When it comes to finding a suitable partner for marriage, character, instead of appearance, should be the first consideration. Look for qualities like virtue, kindness, honesty, and simplicity. Secondly, your spouse must be clearheaded. Thirdly, your spouse must be an understanding person who cares not only about you but about others as well.

Putting into Practice the Principles in Raising Children

Establishing a Buddhist family: Learning how to be parents

Master Sheng Yen on DINKs (double incomes, no kids)