Via GBF \\\ "Community: The Crucial Ingredient for Awakening" with Kevin Griffin

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Community: The Crucial Ingredient for Awakening – Kevin Griffin

Exploring the Buddha's nine causes of spiritual and personal development, Kevin Griffin identifies one that is the foundation for all the others: community and spiritual friends. He notes that once a person has good friends, it can be expected that they will naturally become moral, hear the dharma, have energy, and become wise.

But this presents a paradox: while noble friendships are described as the entirety of the holy life, the Buddha also warns that deep attachments can lead to suffering and grief. Drawing from his extensive background in 12-step recovery and the Dharma, Kevin argues that practitioners must find a middle way between isolation and codependency. Insight arises through the practice of being present with others so long as we maintain the wisdom to let go of clinging.

The discussion concludes with a peer-led dialogue where participants reflect on balancing self-reliance with the need for compassionate, empathetic support systems.

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Support the Tricycle community with a donation » March 5, 2026 Evoke Enduring Compassion    If it feels difficult to know where to look, the Buddhist value of compassion is always a productive and positive place to focus. If this core value of wishing for the end of suffering doesn’t arise easily through practice, there are different ways to think about it that may stir compassion even for those with whom we disagree.  Meditation teacher Nikki Mirghafori looks to emptiness, which, instead of leading to nihilism, sparks compassion when she considers that all things codependently arise. Tibetan Buddhist master Thinley Norbu Rinpoche points to continuous mind as a source for developing compassion. With a dualistic mind, love relies on temporary circumstances. But with continuity of mind, we can resist grasping at what will inevitably change, and find the stability of enduring compassion. Author, translator, and Buddhist teacher Ken McLeod explains that when we drop our identities and experience nonself, we connect directly with the experience of others, and compassion arises. This week’s Three Teachings offers different ways of accessing compassion that can help keep us grounded and supported while feeling for others, too. Forward today's teachings to a friend » Dreaming Together By Nikki Mirghafori Buddhist teacher and AI scientist Nikki Mirghafori explains how emptiness, articulated by the view of interdependence, gives rise to compassion. The two are intertwined, she says, one leading to the other. Read more » Continuous Mind By Thinley Norbu Rinpoche Viewing the mind as continuous, we will develop a continuous love for all, Tibetan Buddhist master Thinley Norbu Rinpoche wrote in this excerpt from his 1992 book, White Sail. Highlighting the truth of impermanence, he points out how compassion arises when we see the ever-changing, insubstantial nature of our outer circumstances, and the meaningful change that can transpire when we turn inward. Read more » Why Compassion? By Ken McLeod Author, translator, and Buddhist teacher Ken McLeod explains how compassion fortifies us so that we may help those in need and also accept those with whom we don’t see eye-to-eye." Read more » Follow Us

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Via Daily Dharma: Accommodate Others

 

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Accommodate Others Space accommodates all perfections and imperfections. Likewise, the basis of loving-kindness, compassion, equanimity, and joy arises when you can rest within an attitude that accommodates others as they are. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, “Charting the Four Immeasurables” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

To Feed Is to Suffer By Thanissaro Bhikkhu Learn what an early analogy for dependent co-arising can teach us about the role of concentration along the Buddhist path. Read more »  The Lama’s Son Directed by Kesang Tseten This month's film pick illuminates the lesser-known practices and beliefs of Bon followers, and the challenges they face in ensuring the survival of their heritage in today’s rapidly globalizing world. Watch now » Follow Us Forward today's wisdom to a friend »

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Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Action: Reflecting upon Mental Action

 

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RIGHT ACTION Reflecting Upon Mental Action However the seed is planted, in that way the fruit is gathered. Good things come from doing good deeds, bad things come from doing bad deeds. (SN 11.10) What is the purpose of a mirror? For the purpose of reflection. So too mental action is to be done with repeated reflection. (MN 61) When you wish to do an action with the mind, reflect upon that same mental action thus: "Would this action I wish to do with the mind lead to the affliction of another?" If, upon reflection, you know that it would, then do not do it; if you know that it would not, then proceed. (MN 61)

Reflection It is the nature of living beings to act. Every moment some sort of action is called for. Even when we are physically remaining still and silent, the mind is acting. Even deciding not to act is a mental act. Much of the time it seems as if our mind is thinking us, rather than we are thinking our mind. But with heightened awareness it is possible to open up more space for influencing with our intention the direction our mind takes.     Daily Practice This teaching is inviting us to participate in our mental life with some sort of awareness and freedom of choice. Notice thoughts arising and passing away much as you would watch bodily sensations arise and pass away. As you become more aware of your intentions, examine whether they are healthy or unhealthy, helpful or unhelpful. See if you can at least catch up with your mind—and maybe even get a step ahead of it.  Tomorrow: Abstaining from Misbehaving Among Sensual Pleasures One week from today: Reflecting upon Social Action Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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