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Getting what we don’t want
Looking at the first two of the eight sufferings of human beings and using them…
View PostThe first noble truth and dukkha
The three types of dukkha, and how having an awareness of all three is important…
View PostPower of prayer and familiarity
The aspirations and meditations that are beneficial at the time of death, and the signs…
View PostThe Buddha’s first teaching
How the four noble truths are the framework in which everything happens.
View PostRevelatory and non-revelatory forms
Actions that reveal and do not reveal the intention of the person doing the action.
View PostNaturally negative versus proscribed actions
An explanations of actions that are prohibited by precepts, and actions that are destructive by…
View PostFour opponent powers: Remedial action
Making a realistic determination to refrain from a destructive action, and doing remedial actions.
View PostFour opponent powers: Determination to refrain
The importance of making a determination not to repeat a negative action, and how to…
View PostFour opponent powers: Regret
The difference between regret and guilt, and how important regret is in the four opponent…
View PostFive powers at death
The importance of having a positive state of mind at the time of death and…
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