attachment
Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Afflictions and antidotes
Examining our actions deeply to see what is the affliction that is really causing it.
View PostOur real enemy
Seeing how our own afflictions are our real enemy and how we should be relentless…
View PostGuided meditation on Verse 7
How changing our world view can help us move in the right direction.
View Post108 Verses: A bucket in a well
Comparing how we go from one birth to another repeatedly through an analogy of bucket…
View PostAfflicted views
Observing the thoughts that arise in our mind and examining if they are valid.
View PostAnger and other disturbing attitudes
A look at the definition and characteristics of afflictions such as anger, pride, and jealousy,…
View PostLiving as a Western monastic
A short article that examines the hurdles in going for ordination and living as a…
View PostTaking the ache out of attachment
Looking at how attachment causes problems and real happiness comes from letting go of attachment.
View PostQualities of a friend
Characteristics of true friends and false friends, using this not only to recognize our friends…
View PostAttachment and its effects
Teachings on the dangers of attachment and difference between attachment vs love.
View PostRelating to others in the community
Summary of how our mind works and importance of cultivating good qualities to interact with…
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