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The Ultimate Truth The ultimate truth transcends all kinds of notions, including notions of being and nonbeing, birth and death, coming and going. If you don’t let go of these notions, you can never touch the ultimate. Thich Nhat Hanh, “Birth and Death in Every Moment” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

The Dalai Lama’s Lasting Message Kami Nguyen in conversation with Tencho Gyatso and Barbara Miller The director of The Dalai Lama’s new film, Wisdom of Happiness, and Tibetan activist Tencho Gyatso speak about the film and the role of women in Tibetan Buddhism. Read more » Dhamma Wheel 365 Days of Practice to Your Inbox Join Tricycle’s daily email course for a year of contemplative study to deepen your understanding of the noble eightfold path. Enroll now » Follow Us Forward today's wisdom to a friend »

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Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Action: Reflecting upon Mental Action

 

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RIGHT ACTION Reflecting Upon Mental Action However the seed is planted, in that way the fruit is gathered. Good things come from doing good deeds; bad things come from doing bad deeds. (SN 11.10) What is the purpose of a mirror? For the purpose of reflection. So too mental action is to be done with repeated reflection. (MN 61)

Reflection To be alive is to take action every moment. Even when we are not moving our bodies or speaking out loud, our minds are always doing something. (You may have noticed this in the meditation hall.) Moreover, what the mind does in one moment sets the stage for what it will do the next moment. This is why it is so important to be consciously aware of what is happening in your mind—that allows you to direct the process somewhat. Daily Practice Develop the habit of noticing what your mind is doing as it does it. And when appropriate, do not be shy about consciously directing what actions your mind undertakes. If you are in the grips of an unhealthy state, do what you can to abandon it. If a healthy mental or emotional state is arising, work on maintaining it. Plant your seeds carefully, and you will harvest healthy fruit. Good things come from right action. Tomorrow: Abstaining from Misbehaving Among Sensual Pleasures One week from today: Reflecting upon Social Action Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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"The transformation that comes through meditation is not a straight-line progression. It’s a spiral, a cycle. My own life is very much a series of spirals in which at times I am pulled toward some particular form of sadhana or lifestyle and make a commitment to it for maybe six months or a year. After this time I assess its effects. At times I work with external methods such as service. At other times the pull is inward, and I retreat from society to spent more time alone. The timing for these phases in the spiral must be in tune with your inner voice and your outer life. Don’t get too rigidly attached to any one method – turn to others when their time comes, when you are ripe for them."

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Via Daily Dharma: Anger versus Compassion

 

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Anger versus Compassion Whatever anger promises to do for us, compassion can do better. As a Buddhist conception, compassion involves sensitivity to the suffering of someone together with the wish that they be freed from that suffering. Allison Aitken, “What’s Wrong with Anger?” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

‘The Robe and the Sword’ Sonia Faleiro in conversation with Wendy Biddlecombe Agsar Journalist, writer, and activist Sonia Faleiro discusses the role of colonialism in countries grappling with religious extremism. Read more » Gyalyum Chemo: The Great Mother Directed by Rosemary Rawcliffe This month’s Film Club pick recounts the compelling life story of Dekyi Tsering, the mother of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Part of a unique trilogy known as Women of Tibet, the film takes us on a journey into the spiritual force of motherhood. Watch now » Follow Us Forward today's wisdom to a friend »

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