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RIGHT ACTION Reflecting Upon Social 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 social action is to be done with repeated reflection. (MN 61) One reflects thus: "A person who acts in hurtful ways is displeasing and disagreeable to me. If I were to act in hurtful ways, I  would be displeasing and disagreeable to others. Therefore, I will undertake a commitment to not act in hurtful ways." (MN 15)

Reflection The classical teachings list three modes of action—body, speech, and mind—not four. Social action is not a category in the ancient texts, but it is an important aspect of our modern world, and the Buddha had plenty to say about how to act among others. The same principles apply: reflect carefully on how you interact with others and learn to behave in ways that are healthy and bring about healthy relationships. Daily Practice One of the best things we can learn from others is how not to act. Whenever we see something in others that is disagreeable to us, we can take the opportunity to refrain from acting the same way ourselves. Instead of blaming others or feeling insulted by them or putting our energy into rebuking them or trying to change them, none of which is useful or likely to be successful, let’s learn instead what not to do ourselves. Tomorrow: Abstaining from Intoxication One week from today: Reflecting upon Bodily Action Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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December 18 Saki aka H.H. Munro 1870 - On this date the British writer SAKI was born (d. 1916). Born Hector Hugh Monro, his witty and sometimes macabre stories satirized Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story and is often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. His tales feature delicately drawn characters and finely judged narratives. "The Open Window" may be his most famous, with a closing line ("Romance at short notice was her speciality") that has entered the lexicon. His short stories are extraordinarily compact and cameo-like, wicked and witty, with cruelty and a powerful vein of supernatural fantasy. They deal, in general, with the same group of upper-class Britishers, whose frivolous lives are sometimes complicated by animals – the talking cat who reveals their treacheries in love, the pet ferret that is evil incarnate. A devotee of London's Jermyn Street baths, it is reported, now that it has been revealed that Hector Hugh Monroe was Gay, his stories are being re-read as allegories of the torment of remaining bottled up in hypocritical English society. The stories are even more entertaining with this new knowledge. The nom de plume, "Saki" was borrowed from the cup bearer in The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. He never married. A J Langguth, in his biography, produces strong evidence to support the hypothesis that Munro was homosexual. Munro was guarded except in one or two of his stories and most of his readers would probably have been shocked had they known that his pen name refers to a cup bearer or beautiful boy and carries esoteric homoerotic connotations. Today's Gay Wisdom 2017 - The Wisdom of Saki (H.H. Munro) A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation. I always say beauty is only sin deep. Hors d'oeuvres have always a pathetic interest for me; they remind me of one's childhood that one goes through wondering what the next course is going to be like - and during the rest of the menu one wishes one had eaten more of the hors d'oeuvres. Great Socialist statesmen aren't made, they're still-born. He spends his life explaining from his pulpit that the glory of Christianity consists in the fact that though it is not true it has been found necessary to invent it. You needn't tell me that a man who doesn't love oysters and asparagus and good wines has got a soul, or a stomach either. He's simply got the instinct for being unhappy highly developed. It's no use growing older if you only learn new ways of misbehaving yourself. |8|O|8|O|8|O|8|O|8|O|8|O|8|O|8| Gay Wisdom for Daily Living from White Crane Institute "With the increasing commodification of gay news, views, and culture by powerful corporate interests, having a strong independent voice in our community is all the more important. White Crane is one of the last brave standouts in this bland new world... a triumph over the looming mediocrity of the mainstream Gay world." - Mark Thompson Exploring Gay Wisdom & Culture since 1989! www.whitecraneinstitute.org |8|O|8|O|8|O|8|O|8|O|8|O|8|O|8|

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Support the Tricycle community with a donation » December 18, 2025  Dana Is Fundamental    Meditation may be the primary practice associated with Buddhism these days, but dana, a Sanskrit and Pali word that means “gift” or “generosity,” is one of the most fundamental Buddhist values, regardless of tradition or practice style. The importance of dana was the first topic in the Buddha’s graduated talks, early discourses to those unfamiliar with his teachings. It is central to the path of the bodhisattva and the first of the ten paramis (Skt. paramitas), or perfections to cultivate on the path to awakening. Giving can counteract our disposition to clinging, the ultimate source of suffering, and insight into the Buddhist truths of no-self and impermanence can, in turn, inspire generosity. As Marcia Rose says:  "Our realization that there is actually nothing that can be held on to can become a powerful factor in cultivating our inner wealth of generosity, which is a wealth that can never be depleted, a gift that can forever be given, a seamless circle that feeds itself. As the Buddha tells us, 'The greatest gift is the act of giving itself.'" During a season when giving is top of mind for many, this week’s Three Teachings reminds us how essential generosity is on the Buddhist path. Forward today's teachings to a friend » Give It Next Time By Zeenat Potia Recalling the generosity she once received from a man selling coconuts on the street in India, mindfulness teacher Zeenat Poita describes different kinds of giving and asks us to consider unseen acts and sources of generosity. Read more » The Gift That Cannot Be Given By Marcia Rose Meditation teacher Marcia Rose explains how to develop generosity, offering a Tibetan practice and questions to ask ourselves to determine whether we’re giving and receiving with mindfulness. Read more » The Wisdom of Giving By Andrew Olendzki Professor Andrew Olendzki explains why giving “sets the tone for all that follows in the spiritual journey,” and why we should cultivate wise intention when doing so. Read more » Follow Us

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"Either you do it like it’s a big weight on you, or you do it as part of the dance. When you understand the thought is the thought of the thoughtless, your singing and dancing is no other than the voice of the dharma. Singing and dancing-insurance, savings accounts, jobs, responsibilities - Shiva’s dance of life. Do you do from ‘uff’ or do it like ‘ah?’ Do you surf through it all, or do you carry it around like its a load?"   Source: Ram Dass – Here and Now – Ep. 23 – Shiva's Dance of Life

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RIGHT SPEECH Refraining from Frivolous Speech Frivolous speech is unhealthy. Refraining from frivolous speech is healthy. (MN 9) Abandoning frivolous speech, one refrains from frivolous speech. One speaks at the right time, speaks only what is fact, and speaks about what is good. One speaks what is worthy of being overheard, words that are reasonable, moderate, and beneficial. (DN 1) One practices thus: "Others may speak frivolously, but I shall abstain from frivolous speech." (MN 8) When a person commits an offense of some kind, one should not hurry to reprove them but rather should consider whether or not to speak. If you will not be troubled, the other person will not be hurt, and you can help them emerge from what is unhealthy and establish them in what is healthy, then it is proper to speak. (MN 103)

Reflection The fourth category of right speech is refraining from frivolous speech. This is not meant to stifle us entirely or to reduce human expression to essential facts and nothing more; rather, it is an invitation to pay more careful attention to what we say. It is healthy to speak what is true, to speak about what is good, and to be moderate in our speech, even if other people are not. What can you say that is helpful? Daily Practice Has it ever occurred to you that some people speak just for the sake of speaking, or say anything and everything that comes to mind, or go on indefinitely repeating the same stories? See if you can notice yourself doing this from time to time. Practice being aware enough of your own speech patterns to notice whether you are always saying something useful or necessary or valuable. Sometimes it is better to stay silent. Tomorrow: Reflecting upon Social Action One week from today: Refraining from False Speech Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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