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In the Theravada tradition, we believe one must fully develop the ten perfections (ie. Generosity, Virtue, Renunciation, Wisdom, Effort, Endurance, Truthfulness, Determination, Loving-kindness and Eq… (View Post)
Basically every Thai Buddhist will do prostrations. It is part of the culture and we do this as a way of showing respect. Back in the old days it was fairly common for children to prostrate once befo… (View Post)
When anger arises (or any other defilement) that is the place to practice. How are we supposed to overcome anger if we don't understand it, if we don't see how harmful it is and if we don't know what… (View Post)
Perhaps the problem here is just a matter of terminology, but in Buddhist teachings indifference is often stated as being a near enemy of equanimity which is one of the Four Divine Abodes to be culti… (View Post)
(Quote) Well, it is equanimity rather than indifference which helps with compassionate action. It is said that (apart from pity) grief is also a near enemy of compassion. Jack Kornfield in The Buddhi… (View Post)