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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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A Game Changer for Classical Tibetan Translation?
By Ken McLeod

Translator of Tibetan texts Ken McLeod evaluates the translating ability of ChatGPT.

Via Daily Dharma: Let Go of Pride

Let Go of Pride

Pride in our own competence can be our largest obstacle to fully experiencing reality.

Grace Schireson, “Humility and Humiliation”

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Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Intention: Cultivating Compassion

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RIGHT INTENTION
Cultivating Compassion

Whatever you intend, whatever you plan, and whatever you have a tendency toward, that will become the basis on which your mind is established. (SN 12.40) Develop meditation on compassion, for when you develop meditation on compassion, any cruelty will be abandoned. (MN 62)

Reflection

Compassion is a mental factor that can be developed, much as you might develop a muscle in the gym. It takes time, constant repetition, and working with successively heavier weights. The more time you spend caring for those who are in pain, and the more challenging the objects of your compassion (even people you don’t like!), the stronger and more compelling your inclination toward compassion will become.

Daily Practice

Practice cultivating the intention to care for those who are suffering. Plan ways of helping others and develop a tendency toward compassion. When you do this, compassion will become the basis on which your mind is established. That is to say, it will become easier and more natural for you to feel compassion as you train your mind in that direction. Eventually it will be difficult to have a thought of ill will toward anyone.

Tomorrow: Refraining from Malicious Speech
One week from today: Cultivating Appreciative Joy

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