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Verse 21: Working for a corrupt boss
Working for a dishonest employer is difficult, but we do have the power to remove…
View PostVerse 20: The evil spirits that devour others
People who abuse power destroy others, but abuse of power is also a matter of…
View PostVerse 19: Criticism, babble and chatter
The faults of harsh speech and idle talk distract us from looking within and working…
View PostRelying on a qualified spiritual mentor
The ten qualities to look for in a qualified spiritual mentor. Qualities to develop to…
View PostVerse 18: The sharp weapon that slices hearts
Our personal weapons of mass destruction -- harsh speech and divisive speech that destroys relationships.
View PostChapter 10: Verse 247
Considering how things are impermanent but do not go completely out of existence. Everything has…
View PostVerse 17: The liar
Lying creates suffering for others and ourselves, and creates the opposite effect of what we…
View PostVerse 16: The load of contaminated aggregates
Taking rebirth with polluted aggregates is a load that weighs us down and only causes…
View PostMoving toward compassion
The obstacles that we experience when cultivating compassion and how to overcome them.
View PostWorking with criticism
How to see those who criticize us and challenge us as teachers who point out…
View PostVerses 14-15: The trickster and the exhibitionist
Failing to put the teachings into practice is, in essence, stealing from those who support…
View PostPreliminaries to meditation
Introduction to the series and text. How to set up a daily meditation practice. The…
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