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Karma and the wish for freedom
An explanation of karma. How to benefit ourselves and others by developing the ten virtues.
View PostEroding self-centeredness
How we can use the meditation on taking on the suffering of others to erode…
View PostThe seven ways to end disputes
Promoting unity, gladness, friendship and harmony in the community for our benefit. Not being difficult…
View PostKassapa Discourses: Admonishment
The community is spurred by examples of people who practice well. Helping people restrain from…
View PostKassapa Discourses: Guarding the mind
If we have self-restraint, there is less danger of breaking the precepts. We stay mentally…
View PostTaking on the suffering of others
How to meditate on taking the suffering of others, beginning with taking on the suffering…
View PostHonesty and trust
Dangers of giving others more trust than they can bear and the importance of having…
View PostThe Greater Discourse on the “Simile of the He...
One can easily become satisfied with lesser spiritual goals and miss out on seeking the…
View PostThe “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic conduct
Among the roles of the monastic is to serve the community by teaching the Dharma…
View PostThe “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic prec...
Right behavior is a foundation to develop wisdom and great compassion. A description of three…
View PostThe purpose of developing concentration
The importance of remembering the Buddha's qualities, observing ethical conduct, and not taking the teachings…
View PostGiving our virtue
How training the mind to become familiar with giving increases our generosity and the importance…
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