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Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Living: Abstaining from Misbehaving Among Sensual Pleasures

 

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RIGHT LIVING Undertaking the Commitment to Abstain from Misbehaving Among Sensual Pleasures Sensual misconduct is unhealthy. Refraining from sensual misconduct is healthy. (MN 9) Abandoning sensual misconduct, one abstains from misbehaving among sensual pleasures. (MN 41) One practices thus: “Others may engage in sensual misconduct, but I will abstain from sensual misconduct.” (MN 8) Mental states cognizable by the mind are of two kinds: those to be cultivated and those not to be cultivated. Such mental states as cause, in one who cultivates them, unhealthy states to increase and healthy states to diminish, such mental states are not to be cultivated. But such mental states as cause, in one who cultivates them, unhealthy states to diminish and healthy states to increase, such mental states are to be cultivated. (MN 114)

Reflection Because of the basic principle that what you attend to will flourish and what you neglect will atrophy, the issue of what internal states you cultivate becomes a matter of great importance. Some patterns of thought encourage the growth of mental and emotional states that contribute to our overall well-being, while others have the opposite effect, digging us deeper into the hole, so to speak. It helps to see and understand this.  Daily Practice Sensual pleasures are alluring, and all things being equal, we don’t want to live such an austere life that we deny ourselves simple pleasures. But we all know there are dangers here, and our best defense is knowing what to cultivate and what not to cultivate. Look into this matter directly, and see for yourself what states of mind are healthy and unhealthy for you. Then undertake a commitment to cultivate your own health. Tomorrow: Developing Unarisen Healthy States One week from today: Abstaining from Intoxication 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: Disconnect the Mind from Pain

 

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Disconnect the Mind from Pain You don’t have to be afraid of pain. If it’s going to be there, you can let it be there—but don’t let the mind be in pain with it. Upasika Kee Nanayon, “Tough Teachings to Ease the Mind” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

The Corpse on Her Lap By Phra Ajaan Suwat Suvaco, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu A Thai ghost story told by the late Forest Tradition teacher Ajaan Suwat Suvaco. Read more »

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Here and Now It does not matter how elaborate certain teachings or meditation techniques are, the fundamental aim is still to deal with immediate experience, here and now. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, “Accepting the Unacceptable” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

The Pure Present By Upasika Kee Nanayon The celebrated teacher and poet on stripping away labels to reveal hidden insights.  Read more »

Via White Crane Institute \\ THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY

 

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THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY is October 17. It was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1992 to be observed in the next year, 1993. But the first commemoration of the event took place in Paris, France in 1987. 100,000 people gathered on the Human Rights and Liberties Plaza at the Trocodéro to honor victims of poverty, hunger, violence and fear. The text engraved in the stone reads as follows: "Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated. To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty"

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Via Ram Dass - Love Serve Remember Foundation \\ Words of Wisdom - October 16, 2024 💌

 

"For my spiritual work I had to hear what Alan Watts used to say to me: 'Ram Dass, God is these forms. God isn’t just formless. You’re too addicted to formlessness.' I had to learn that - I had to honor my incarnation. I’ve got to honor what it means to be a man, a Jew, an American, a member of the world, a member of the ecological community, all of it.

I have to figure out how to do that—how to be in my family, how to honor my father. All of that is part of it. That is the way I come to God, acknowledging my uniqueness. That’s an interesting turn-about in a way. That brings spiritual people back into the world."

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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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