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Buddhist cosmology describes the planes and realms where beings can be reborn. Spatial cosmology consists of a vertical cosmology, i.e. the different levels of beings, where beings are reborn due to their merits and development;[1] and a horizontal cosmology, which is the distribution of this cosmology among an "apparently" infinite number of "worlds". Kalik cosmology describes the creation and dissolution of the universe in terms of epochs. Buddhist cosmology is also associated with the belief in karma, and explains that the world around us is the result of past karma.[2] As a result, some ages are filled with prosperity and peace due to the common good, while other ages are filled with misery, injustice, and short life. For details - https://m.me/j/AbZqw208YiunLZIb/

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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) Compassion is the way to purity for one who has much cruelty. (Vm 9.108)

Reflection None of us like to think of ourselves as cruel, yet cruelty lies dormant in all of us and can rise up without our calling it intentionally to mind. It may not ripen into murderous intent, but it can nonetheless manifest in subtle ways and cause great harm to ourselves and others. Compassion is both the antidote to and the vaccine for this affliction, dispelling cruelty once it has arisen and guarding against its arising again in the future. Daily Practice Call to mind the emotion of compassion, feeling tenderness toward those who suffer and encouraging the gentle wish that they heal and become free from affliction. Notice how this has a purifying effect on your mind and heart; it almost feels like fresh, cool water washing away any residue of selfishness or ill will. Bathe in this shower of compassion at every opportunity, thereby keeping all thoughts of harm out of mind. Tomorrow: Refraining from Malicious Speech One week from today: Cultivating Appreciative Joy Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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