News from the post Fall Festival retreats ~ Part 2
Nov 16, 2024
When we wake from our dreams we understand that everything we experienced was just an appearance to our dreaming mind. Buddha said you should know that all phenomena are like dreams.
Read MoreThe purpose of practicing spiritual teachings is to improve our mind. What does it mean to improve our mind? It means to improve our compassion and wisdom.
Read MoreDeterminations take us in a particular direction in life so they can empower us to change.
Read MoreWe learn to control our own mind every day. Our mind can give us a happy life or a wretched life.
Read MoreHow do we practice consciousness? We have to tie our mind to a virtuous object.
Read MoreAccording to Shantideva’s explanation, we are practicing the patience of definitely thinking about Dharma, Buddha’s teachings, when we use our understanding of profound Dharma instructions, such as those on emptiness or dependent-relationship, in order to deepen our experience of patience.
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