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Reflecting on people's lesser qualities and thinking about why you don't get along will probably only reinforce these things. I'd say it is better to reflect on everybody's positive qualities - which… (View Post)
(Quote) Oh, but then it's the same thing. The eightfold path is just one way to put the practice into sections. There are plenty of other ways to do it that all come down to the same thing. It's just… (View Post)
The suttas say monks should refrain from talking about politics, but that doesn't mean they can't vote and I don't see why they shouldn't. I think being socially engaged is also a task of monks - and… (View Post)
I'm not sure what you mean with thinking straight or sideways, but I do know it makes me think less - which is in itself already a big gift. (View Post)
(Quote) And that's why I think it's best to learn to accept, however hard it may be. I don't have that experience up close personally, but I don't think it is outside of everybody's possibilities to … (View Post)