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Via GBF // A milestone in spreading the dharma

After launching our library of 800+ dharma talks as an 

online podcast in March, we hit a milestone this week: 

10,000 online plays. 

In just 8 months, GBF is moving closer to realizing our vision of 

helping to share insightful perspectives on the dharma 

and its application in modern times, especially for 

LGBTQIA+ audiences.

It's available on more than 20 podcast platforms. 

If you have not done so, be sure to subscribe 

using your favorite player on your phone or tablet, 

and spread the word. 

Learn more at: https://gaybuddhist.org/podcast/

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Via Ram Dass - Love Serve Remember Foundation //

It's only when the caterpillarness is done that you become a butterfly. That is part of this paradox. You cannot rip away the caterpillarness. The whole trip occurs in an unfolding process over which you have no control. - Ram Dass

Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Speech: Refraining from Harsh Speech

 

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RIGHT SPEECH Refraining from Harsh Speech Harsh speech is unhealthy. Refraining from harsh speech is healthy. (MN 9) Abandoning harsh speech, one refrains from harsh speech. One speaks words that are gentle, pleasing to the ear, and affectionate, words that go to the heart, are courteous, and are agreeable to many. (DN 1) One practices thus: “Others may speak harshly, but I shall abstain from harsh speech.” (MN 8) It is a mistake to return anger with anger. Not giving anger for anger, one wins a double victory. One behaves for the good of both oneself and the other person. Knowing well the other’s anger, be mindful and remain calm. In this way you are healing both yourself and the other person. (SN 11.14)

Reflection This call for calm in the face of anger is timeless—and timely. Anger can be an effective emotion, but it is also toxic. Not only can things escalate and get seriously out of hand when you return anger with anger, but cultivating anger has a corrosive effect on your own heart and mind. If you regard the angry person as caught up by a hostile force, you can feel compassion for them rather than anger. This contributes to healing both of you. Daily Practice Make a point of remaining calm when someone else is angry and see what it feels like. You may feel the impulse to get angry in return, but you can recognize that this is an impulse you can abandon when it arises. By not giving in to anger when it is provoked by others, you are not only protecting yourself from the harmful effects of the toxic emotion but also helping the other person, who often, like you, is a victim of anger. Tomorrow: Reflecting upon Mental Action One week from today: Refraining from Frivolous Speech Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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Via Daily Dharma: Release Your Attachments

Release Your Attachments

If we let go of attachment to this life, we will remain untainted by the eight mundane concerns. Only then will whatever we do become a path to liberation. Thupten Jinpa, “Wouldn’t it be better if you practiced the dharma?”  CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE