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The Heart of Buddhist Teachings

Author: Fafu The principle of transforming one's destiny: The principle of causality dictates that what we sow, we shall reap. Whatever is manifesting now, be it...

Kããma – Attractions or retractions (likings & dislikings) towards worldly situations;

Compiled byDr. Dayananda BodhinayakeDr. (Mrs) Chandrani Bodhinayake Practice exercise by Thimytrang LE For example, if a child has never drunk tea or coffee before, what would...

Where There Is Dependence, There Is Suffering

"Where there is dependence, there is suffering" serves as a fundamental truth in understanding how attachment leads to suffering. When we rely on external...

How to study the Pure Conduct

When I request permission to leave the home-life, I vow that sentient beings Will become irreversible in their practice, Their minds free of impediments. We all know: if...

The Integrated and Perfect Use of the giving of distributing and subtracting and giving pleasure, plucking suffering, joy, giving (3)

(First) Tips and tricks for practicing the giving of distributing and subtracting: 1. The giving of distributing and subtracting is to eat what you don't...

1.2.2 Why Chase the Five Desires?

“Such kind of living beings are occupied by False Views, which come with Greed, Hatred, Arrogance and Doubt.” What exactly can make you believe in...

The Integrated and Perfect Use of the giving of distributing and subtracting and giving pleasure, plucking suffering, joy, giving (II)

By doing so, not only has he does giving pleasure, plucking suffering, joy, giving,  but also he already starts to receive benefits at that...

The benefits of honoring Medicine Master Tathagata

Having personally witnessed the retributions of his own karma, he will never again do any evil, even if his very life is endangered. Therefore, good...