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More debate practice
The Abbey community practices the debates they wrote with each other.
Conflict and compassion: Opening our hearts when our views differ
When we can listen to others and open our mind to the fact that others have different views and ideas we can move toward harmony.
Practicing the defender’s answers
Helping the class practice different answers that the defender can give in response to statements made by the challenger.
Prayers, rituals and practice
Discussing how to relate to prayer and ritual in Buddhist practice, and the three-step method of hearing, reflecting and meditating on the teachings.
Debate in action
Leading short debates going through the five answers a defender can give to a challenger.
Making life meaningful by connecting with others
How doing even small positive things can make a difference in the lives of others and make our life more meaningful.
Faith, purification and merit
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 9, ‘Tools for the Path’, exploring the ideas of faith, purification and merit.
The challenger responds to the defender
Covering the various responses a challenger can make to the defender.
Tools for the path
Beginning teaching Chapter 9, Tools for the Path, covering general advice to help practitioners overcome hindrances in their practice.