Via GBF - New Talk: "Befriending the Present Moment" with Eve Decker

Sometimes it can be a relief to hear the recognition offered in the First Noble Truth: that suffering exists and everyone experiences it.
 
In addition to this fact, the Buddha taught that suffering can be ended.

All of his teachings on achieving this freedom from suffering fall under two wings: wisdom and compassion.

In this talk, infused with dharma songs, Eve Decker highlights a few of the numerous 'feathers' that make up each of these wings, including:

WISDOM

• Mindfulness - the capacity to inhabit the present moment rather than identify with our thoughts. 

COMPASSION

• Loving Kindness (or befriending)
• Compassion
• Appreciative Joy
• Equanimity

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Listen on your favorite podcast player or on the GBF website:

https://gaybuddhist.org/podcast/befriending-the-present-moment-eve-decker/

Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Speech: Refraining from False Speech

 

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RIGHT SPEECH Refraining from False Speech False speech is unhealthy. Refraining from false speech is healthy. (MN 9) Abandoning false speech, one dwells refraining from false speech, a truth-speaker, one to be relied on, trustworthy, dependable, not a deceiver of the world. One does not in full awareness speak falsehood for one’s own ends or for another’s ends or for some trifling worldly end. (DN 1) One practices thus: "Others may speak falsely, but I shall abstain from false speech." (MN 8) Such speech as you know to be true and correct but unbeneficial and which is also unwelcome and disagreeable to others—do not utter such speech. (MN 58)

Reflection Even if something is true, that does not mean that it should always be said. The important point is whether or not it will be beneficial to speak. If a person is set in their views and what you say is unlikely to make a difference, then it is better to remain silent—all the more so if what you say would cause distress for the other person. But if by speaking up there is a good chance of helping them see more clearly, then go ahead and speak. Daily Practice Every Wednesday we give careful attention to the quality of our speech. Take on the practice of training yourself to become ever more aware of the truthfulness of what you say and ever more careful not to say something misleading or false. It can seem harmless to stretch the truth in small ways, but all speech is on a continuum from wrong speech to right speech, and discerning this  becomes subtler as you become more skillful. Tomorrow: Reflecting upon Bodily Action One week from today: Refraining from Malicious 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: The Place in the Middle

 

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The Place in the Middle Mindfulness is the place in the middle, which is not sucked in and overcome by something; nor is it pushing it away or recoiling from it in fear. Sharon Salzberg, “A Guide to Changing How We Relate to Difficult Emotions” CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Don’t Read, Meditate! By Herman Schreuder The Pali suttas and Abhidhamma are excellent, trustworthy sources that are integral to the Theravada Buddhist tradition. But when it comes to developing insight, meditation is best. Read more »

Via Ram Dass - Love Serve Remember Foundation -- Words of Wisdom - January 24, 2024 💌

 

I'm explicitly making my life a teaching by expressing the lessons I've learned so it becomes a map for other people. Everybody's life can be like that if they choose to make it so, choosing to reflect on what they've been through and share it with others. -Ram Dass -