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Mindfulness and checking awareness
Going through the day feeling confident we have good ethical conduct and bearing no guilt…
View PostAvoiding the extreme of nihilism
The danger in misunderstanding emptiness and thinking that getting rid of the labels means we…
View PostLivelihood for monastics
Avoiding activities that are naturally negative and activities that will take you away from your…
View PostEmptiness of causes and their effects
Actions we view as solid events actually exist by being merely labeled on a series…
View PostThe life of the Buddha
The life of the Buddha in terms of the direction we can go in mind…
View Post“The Fruits of the Homeless Life”
Monastic context of socializing with family and friends, receiving gifts and donations, appropriate bodily conduct…
View PostBenefits of ethical conduct
How ethical conduct acts as a foundation for developing concentration.
View PostTaking and holding the precepts
Vows aren't designed to make us miserable, but to make our minds peaceful and happy…
View PostThe benefits of precepts
What is important in our lives? Happiness is getting our lives together to pacify our…
View PostIntroducing Exploring Monastic Life 2008
Opening the 2008 Exploring Monastic Life program with an introduction and advice on how to…
View PostJust breathe
Reflections on practice in a difficult environment. Managing how the anger of others affects us.
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