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Via Daily Dharma: See for Yourself

 

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See for Yourself We must expend the effort ourselves, look inside and experience this nature of dhamma, understand it, and clearly comprehend the unfolding phenomena we find there. We can understand how things come to be—not because someone told us but because we see for ourselves. Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, “Come and See” CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE Forward today's wisdom to a friend »

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Via Dhamma Wheel | Right View: Understanding the Noble Truth of Suffering

 

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RIGHT VIEW Understanding the Noble Truth of Suffering When people have met with suffering and become victims of suffering, they come to me and ask me about the noble truth of suffering. Being asked, I explain to them the noble truth of suffering. (MN 77) What is suffering? (MN 9) In short, the five aggregates affected by clinging are suffering. (MN 9)

Reflection Some forms of suffering are glaringly obvious, such as a pounding toothache or the deep grief that comes from losing a loved one. Others can be subtler and more pervasive rather than episodic. Such is the case with the suffering that comes from clinging to anything whatsoever. Even things that feel overtly gratifying can on another level be sowing the seeds of disappointment. Clinging always involves some sort of suffering. Daily Practice Clinging is the word used to refer to our response to desire. When we want something, we reach for it or hold on tightly so it does not slip away. When we don’t want something, we push it away and try to avoid or destroy it. Notice how this attitude of attachment and aversion can manifest, often subtly, in all aspects of experience. Learn to become consciously aware of the unconscious reflex to grasp, and also to let go of it. Tomorrow: Cultivating Lovingkindness One week from today: Understanding the Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering  Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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Via GBF \\ "Living With Integrity" with Steven Tierney

A new talk has been added to the GBF website, podcast and YouTube channel:

Living With Integrity – Steven Tierney 

In this talk, Steven Tierney emphasizes living with integrity as the core of Buddhist practice.

He helps us reflect on living a meaningful and compassionate practice that is responsive to our unique life situations while benefiting both ourselves and others.

Steven defines integrity as aligning thoughts, words, and actions with core values while living for the benefit of others.

• Integrity means wholeness and completeness, derived from Latin meaning "whole"
• Encourages self-reflection and internal alignment with personal values
• Moves us beyond intellectual understanding to embodied practice

Practical Applications

• Replacing to-do lists with "to-feel" lists (focusing on desired feelings rather than tasks)
• Reducing doom scrolling and social media consumption
• Practicing "We Care" - balancing self-care with caring for others

Buddhist Practice in Daily Life

• Emphasizing that Buddhist teachings should be verified through lived experience
• Promoting engaged Buddhism that flows from contemplative practice
• Living the Bodhisattva vows through everyday interactions

Key Concepts

• Upaya (skillful means) - teaching in multiple ways to reach different people
• Nimbleness of spirit - knowing when to speak up versus when to listen
• Being present and compassionate rather than getting overwhelmed by external events

Steven concludes by referencing the Buddha's belief in the innate nobility and compassion of all beings, suggesting that negative qualities are learned rather than inherent.

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