Mindfulness – The Bottom-line
What do we need to be mindful of ? Everything. We have to be mindful of our actions and the impact they have on ourselves and others. Read more →
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December 12, 2012
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2012
Great Effort
The Buddha has shown us a path; it is up to us to follow it. Our minds have a tendency to hop and jump around like a drunken frog. Read more →
December 5, 2012
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Right Livelihood
A right livelihood is one that does not bring harm to anyone or anything. Buddha listed five professions that constitute wrong livelihoods. They are dealing in weapons, Read more →
November 28, 2012
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Buddha’s Right Action
The next part of the eightfold path is right action. This is talking about actions of the body. We have to ensure that our actions do not bring harm to ourselves and others. Read more →
November 21, 2012
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The Power of Speech
Speech is a very powerful tool. If we hit someone, it will hurt for a short time and then go away. But if we verbally attack someone, those words can stay with them for many years. Read more →
November 4, 2012
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The spark that fires us into action
The second aspect of the Eightfold Path is right intention. Here I am talking about our motivation; the spark that fires us into action. Read more →
October 24, 2012
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Buddha’s Fourth Truth – What Is Your View?
In the fourth of Buddha’s truths he explains the path we need to take to free ourselves from suffering. It is known as the Eightfold Path and it comprises of three aspects Read more →
October 10, 2012
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2012
Buddha’s Third Truth
This truth is called nirvana, liberation, enlightenment and so on. It is hotly debated these days. Some think that if you reach nirvana you will never be born again Read more →
October 2, 2012
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2012
Everything Must Change
In the last posting I mentioned unawareness. So, what are the things we are unaware of? Usually, in Buddhism, they talk about three main things, namely suffering, not-self and impermanence. Read more →
September 19, 2012
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Buddha’s Second Truth
In the first truth Buddha encouraged us to fully understand that there is suffering in every corner of our lives. In his second truth he tells us what causes these sufferings. Read more →
September 12, 2012
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2012
How We Experience The World
In my last post I mentioned the five aggregates, so here is a brief description of each aggregate.
The aggregates are form, feeling, conception, mental formation and consciousness. Read more →
September 5, 2012
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Buddha’s First Truth
Buddha‘s first teaching was on the four noble truths, and it still remains the very foundation on which Buddhism is built. Read more →
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Recent Posts
- Eight Verses of Thought Transformation – Part Three
- Eight Verses of Thought Transformation – Part Two
- Eight Verses of Thought Transformation – Part One
- The five spiritual strengths
- Being a Better Human
- Mindful Communication
- How to reduce your suffering
- Hindrances on the spiritual path
- What is the cause of birth, old age, sickness and death?
- The brain’s reality
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