Via Daily Dharma: Limitless Wisdom

 

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Limitless Wisdom As space itself is boundless, sentient beings are described as limitless. A true understanding of this is “limitless wisdom.” Venerable Lama Karma Thinley Rinpoche, “The Four Limitless Thoughts” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

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Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Speech: Refraining from False Speech

 

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RIGHT SPEECH Refraining from False Speech False speech is unhealthy. Refraining from false speech is healthy. (MN 9) Abandoning false speech, one dwells refraining from false speech, a truth-speaker, one to be relied on, trustworthy, dependable, not a deceiver of the world. One does not in full awareness speak falsehood for one’s own ends or for another’s ends or for some trifling worldly end. (DN 1) One practices thus: "Others may speak falsely, but I shall abstain from false speech." (MN 8) Such speech as you know to be untrue, incorrect, and unbeneficial, as well as unwelcome and disagreeable to others—do not utter such speech. (MN 58)

Reflection Integrity is held to be of great value in Buddhist traditions, and speaking truthfully at all times is an important practice in itself. Notice how it is phrased as a naturally healthy thing to do. Notice also how it is about changing your own behavior rather than trying to change others. We refrain from false speech by noticing whenever the impulse to be untruthful arises and simply abandoning it. Just do not say what is untrue and unbeneficial. Daily Practice Working with right speech can be one of the most challenging practices. The closer you observe, the more you can notice subtle impulses to exaggerate, omit, or lead astray when speaking. When you are speaking, bring an extra measure of attentiveness to the moment just before you utter the words. The gap between impulse and speech can be widened gradually with practice, allowing for more conscious communication. Tomorrow: Reflecting upon Bodily Action One week from today: Refraining from Malicious Speech 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: Authentic Speech

 

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Authentic Speech Right speech is not about making people smile or feel good about themselves. Nor is it about avoiding uncomfortable feelings or difficult conversations. It’s about the authenticity that arises out of nonduality. Sensei Dhara Kowal, “What Is Right Speech?” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

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Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Intention: Cultivating Lovingkindness

 

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RIGHT INTENTION Cultivating Lovingkindness 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 lovingkindness, for when you develop meditation on lovingkindness, all ill will will be abandoned. (MN 62) Suppose there were a pond with lovely smooth banks, filled with pure water that was clear and cool. A person scorched and exhausted by hot weather, weary, parched, and thirsty would come upon the pond and quench their thirst and their hot-weather fever. In just the same way a person encounters the teachings of the Buddha and develops lovingkindness, and thereby gains internal peace. (MN 40)

Reflection Intention has to do with the volitional and emotional states of mind that condition experience and influence the quality of action. Some mental states are helpful and healthy, others are harmful and unhealthy. One of the most beneficial is lovingkindness, which can be developed by generating friendliness and care toward living beings. Compared with the harshness of so many of our other experiences, the practice of lovingkindness feels refreshing and leads to peace.  Daily Practice Friendliness and lovingkindness can be practiced at any time. Simply direct the mind to the thought of a particular person or group of people and allow the emotional tone of caring for their well-being to arise in your heart or mind. By thinking of the person steadily, with the help of supporting phrases and images, you can sustain this kindly quality of mind over time. It feels refreshing, like a cool pond on a hot day. Try it. Tomorrow: Refraining from False Speech One week from today: Cultivating Compassion Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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