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what would you have said?
Hello all,
I may have mentioned already that I've taken over some of the informal "introduction to meditation" lectures from my very busy teacher. Last week, when I asked if anyone had any questions, I got: "What one aspect of Buddhist practice has influenced your day-to-day life the most?"
I replied that it was the commitment to not harming. Now that I've had time to think it over, I don't think I would change that answer.
But I'm curious now as to what other folks would say to that same question. Any takers? Oh, and feel free to substitute "spiritual practice" if you're not a Buddhist.
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In my own life, I thought at first that it has been benevolence of mind. And then I realised that, even before that, what has changed the most over the past years has been the quality and intensity of attention.
When I look back at how I was even a decade ago, and then 20, 30 and 40 years ago, I see how my attention to myself, others and the world around me has changed. From that, all other changes have arisen.
And from that come all other changes for me.
When it comes down to it, it's been the kind acts of others that have left lasting impressions. Coming across mean spirits as well has only reinforced my appreciation of the preciousness...of kindness.
My new Bye-phrase.
Concentrating on breath feels like the world coming into focus.
Pema Chodron's No Time to Lose, A Timely Guide to the Way of the Boddhisvatta has also impacted the way I live...
Cindy
Has impacted upon my everyday life in that practice and living became one. I came to understand that there is more than just sitting. Just living!