1421, 22: 28.184a29–b1), a monk is greatly troubled after killing a monkey, probably because he fears that this action equates to killing a person (on account of the fact that monkeys resemble people). The Buddha explains that killing an animal is a pācittika offense, rather than a ...
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*By dhamma, the Buddha is referring to phenomena, or the total of one’s experience, including all mental events that arise within us from moment to moment. Each of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness is generally seen as a stage of learning to be completely mindful in each moment. That i...
We shouldn’t wait for strong storms to arrive before starting the practice. If you practice together with your child, for five or ten minutes each day, for two or three weeks, the practice of deep belly breathing will become a habit. When the emotion is about to come up, the young ...
Many concepts taught by Buddha and Lao-Tzu are comparable and complementary. Especially, with the later entry of Ch’an Buddhism — Zen Buddhism in Japan — as introduced from India by Bodhidharma, the two philosophies seemed harmonious. They were certai
This is not a statement; this is a practice. Arrive in the here and the now, and make a strong determination to stop and not to run anymore. You can say, “Arrived, arrived,” as you breathe in, and, “Home, home, home,” as you breathe out. After spending some time with “...
If we can cultivate and maintain patience in our minds, it is taught that this will please all the buddhas. It will make our own inner buddha smile. And it will make the buddhas on the outside smile as well. 如果我们可以在心中培养和保持安忍,教言说这样就可以令诸佛欢喜。这会让我们内心...
Well, the truth is, no matter how strong you build your mind and how much work you put in, anxiety will still find its way into your life. Some time or another, those pesky worrisome thoughts will enter your head. What matters is how long you allow those thoughts to stick around. And...
While stainless steel is strong enough to survive the night, there is the risk of the plating on the metal wearing off while you sleep… after many many nights. There’s also the risk of nickel allergies with any bracelet that hasn’t been tested and approved. And even then, there’s ...
The eternal knot is a visual symbol depicting how everything in the world is connected. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Lotus Because of its strong stem, the lotus grows above muddy water and blooms in sunlight, making it a significant symbol. It represents the soul’s journey from our...