Why some Bruma monks behave badly?

Sometimes when I am ill, I use it as an opportunity to contemplate on the first noble truth. In this way, we turn an unfortunate circumstance into one which is beneficial.

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@ficus_religiosa well what i think is important is Jesus was 13 then disappeared from the middle east till around 30ish and started his ministry which he performed "miracles".

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A very good friend of mine, whom I had known for many years since we were teenagers, was found guilty of molesting his little sister. At the time that this occurred, he would have been anywhere from…

This sutta (AN 4.17) posits that it doesn't matter whether or not it one begnis with concentration then insight, or insight then concentration, or both simultaneously.

Oh ye of little faith.

I haven't worn makeup since I was about 17 years old, and that was for my prom, lol. I've never had a problem getting a job because of it though. I have really sensitive skin so most makeups irritate…

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