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March 22, 2025 Nothing Exists Independently When the Buddha attained enlightenment, he gained insight into his past lives. Later that night, he realized that all beings undergo rebirth according to their kamma, or karma. Finally, he discovered the path to ending this cycle of suffering. These three insights form the foundation of dependent origination. In our latest Dharma Talk, Bhante Henepola Gunaratana—beloved teacher and author of Dependent Origination in Plain English—dives into this profound teaching. Drawing from decades of study and practice, “Bhante G,” as he’s known worldwide, clarifies common misconceptions and reveals how dependent origination shapes our everyday experience. “Dependent origination explains how kamma works. And, therefore, it is actually the very deepest teachings of the Buddha. It is a real, practical teaching. Pragmatic. Down-to-earth. Therefore, I want to bring it very close to [the] heart and mind." Watch the talk today to learn how to bring the teachings of dependent origination into your life.   Watch the talk »   Also this week: It’s not too late to join the Tricycle Film Festival. Sign up now to join us tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET for a live event with Ed Bastian, director of The Dalai Lama’s Gift.    Our latest episode of Life As It Is features psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor as she explores the toll that loss takes on our bodies.    Unlock the wisdom of Buddhist teachings and deepen your practice with Tricycle’s online courses. Explore a variety of offerings like Dream Yoga, Korean Buddhist Cooking, and Writing as a Spiritual Practice.  Join us April 22–24 for Tricycle’s Fourth Annual Buddhism and Ecology Summit, a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with the natural world. Hear from Christiana Figueres on personal leadership in times of political and ecological crisis, Larry Ward on embodiment as an environmental ethic, and Paul Hawken in conversation with Peter Coyote—alongside many other insightful speakers. The summit includes live dharma talks, guided practices, and a special screening of Interdependence, an anthology of 11 short films exploring our interconnectedness. Learn more and sign up today » Weaving Wire By Haley Barker Experience the life and art of the late Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa.  Read more » Into a Haunted World Interview with Vajra Chandrasekera by James Shaheen Explore the Buddhist mythos behind a Sri Lankan author’s new book.  Read more » What We’re Reading By the Editors See the latest books Tricycle's editors are enjoying including the Dalai Lama's commentary on awakening and ninety-nine practical tips for easing attachment. Read more » You Have to Get Wet By Les Kaye Zen cannot be understood from the shore—you have to step in and experience it for yourself. Read more » Wisdom Beyond Reason By Pema Düddul Learn how to differentiate between Zen koans, Chan gongans, and Dzogchen pith instructions.  Read more » Nakuul Mehta’s Human Revolution Interview with Nakuul Mehta by Priyanka Aidasani In this piece, “your mother’s favorite TV STAR” reflects on overcoming obstacles, the power of prayer, and the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism. Read more »

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Creating Confidence Confidence must be created. No one is born with it. It must be fostered through familiarization in the context and field of what we wish to accomplish.  Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, “Working on Laziness” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

Immature Practice Imitates, Mature Practice Steals By Matthias Esho Birk Inspired by a child’s drawing, a Zen teacher expounds on the nondual nature of piety. Read more » On the Road Directed by Changjae Lee Follow the lives of four Korean women and their journey to become Buddhist nuns in this unprecedented glimpse into Backheung-am, a thousand-year-old rural Korean Buddhist nunnery, the documentary. Watch now »

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Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Living: Abstaining from Harming Living Beings

 

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RIGHT LIVING Undertaking the Commitment to Abstain from Harming Living Beings Harming living beings is unhealthy. Refraining from harming living beings is healthy. (MN 9) Abandoning the harming of living beings, one abstains from harming living beings; with rod and weapon laid aside, gentle and kindly, one abides with compassion for all living beings. (M 41) One practices thus: "Others may harm living beings, but I will abstain from the harming of living beings." (MN 8) A layperson is not to engage in the livelihood of trading in meat. (AN 5.177)

Reflection Vegetarianism is an important issue in contemporary Buddhist discussion. The Buddha was famously not a vegetarian, although he spoke of the importance of not harming living beings. His perspective was that as beggars, the monks and nuns had to accept all offerings put in their bowls without making distinctions between what they liked or didn't like, or between what they thought was rightly or wrongly procured.  Daily Practice Whether or not you are a practicing vegetarian, the matter raised here is about the livelihood of a layperson. Trading in meat was singled out as an inappropriate profession because it involves the killing of living beings every day in great numbers. This is just not a healthy thing to be doing. Give the matter some attention today and reflect upon how much harm or lack of harm results from what you do for a living. Tomorrow: Restraining Unarisen Unhealthy States One week from today: Abstaining from Taking What is Not Given Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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Understanding Death You have to know the true nature of dying to understand the true nature of living. If you don’t understand death, you don’t understand life. Thich Nhat Hanh, “The Gift of Fearlessness” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

Moral Philosophy and Zen By Geoff Dawson An Australian Zen Buddhist teacher explains the distinction between virtue ethics and utilitarianism in developing values. Read more » On the Road Directed by Changjae Lee Follow the lives of four Korean women and their journey to become Buddhist nuns in this unprecedented glimpse into Backheung-am, a thousand-year-old rural Korean Buddhist nunnery, the documentary. Watch now »

Via White Crane Institute // The March equinox

 

Noteworthy 2024 - THE VERNAL EQUINOX -- also known as The March equinox – marks the beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. The 2024 spring equinox arrived , March 19, 2024 at 11:06 pm EDT. On the dates of the equinox, the sun rises due east and sets due west as it crosses the celestial equator. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, start watching the sun this month, and watch every night as the sun sets just a bit farther north on the horizon each evening until the summer solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox will bring earlier sunrises, later sunsets, softer winds, sprouting plants. Meanwhile, you’ll find the opposite season – later sunrises, earlier sunsets, chillier winds, dry and falling leaves – south of the equator. The equinoxes and solstices are caused by Earth’s tilt on its axis and ceaseless motion in orbit. You can think of an equinox as happening on the imaginary dome of our sky, or as an event that happens in Earth’s orbit around the sun. Owing to the pandemic, and in the interests of public health, there was no Spring Equinox gathering at Stonehenge last year.  People wanting to watch the sunrise to mark the first day of spring were  told not to travel to Stonehenge. English Heritage maintains it cannot host the usual celebrations at the prehistoric monument due to safety concerns.

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