Aug 21, 1992

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Life without sila is like a car without brakes

The importance of sila, or ethical conduct, from a Theravadan perspective.

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Four small Buddha statues.
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The four opponent powers

Purification is the essential practice to establish a base for a good life. There are…

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A nun smiling with palms together.
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Practice virtue, avoid non-virtue

Developing a long-term perspective helps us gain clarity about the results of our actions.

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Carl from the Abbey doing yoga.
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Favorable qualities for Dharma practice

Particular factors are helpful for Dharma study and practice. Some of them are possibly influenceable…

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