In #theravada #buddhism #theravadabuddhism, the days of the new and full moons especially are days devoted to religious practice, which is observed by refraining from sex and drinking, theft and killing, gossip; fasting from noon, until the next morning; going without music, dancing, entertainments; not using makeup, jewelries, and perfume; and sleeping on the floor
These holidays are called Uposatha days, and I enjoy observing them
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Morning #meditation
Hatred is never overcome by hatred it can only be overcome by non-hatred. This is an eternal law.
The #Dhammapada
https://buddhismnow.com/2023/02/14/morning-meditation-this-is-an-eternal-law/
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Morning Meditation:
‘By not following depression or elation we look after our hearts. This is the natural state.’
Ajahn Brahmamuni
https://buddhismnow.com/2023/02/07/morning-meditation-by-not-following/
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Being Tranquil and Having Wisdom, by Ajahn Chah
I’ve often taught that tranquillity is stillness; flowing is wisdom. We practise meditation to calm the mind and make it still; then it can flow. In the beginning we learn what still water is like and what flowing water is like. After practising for a while we will see how these two support each other.
https://buddhismnow.com/2020/11/09/being-tranquil-and-having-wisdom-by-ajahn-chah/
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Morning meditation ‘Any speech which ignores uncertainty is not the speech of a sage.
Remember this.’
Ajahn Chah
https://buddhismnow.com/2023/01/29/morning-meditation-remember-this/
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A Buddhist Path by #Ajahn #Sumedho.
The way of virtue is respecting the world — respecting our own bodies, the rights of other beings, living in a way that is not cruel, not harmful.
https://buddhismnow.com/2020/02/22/a-buddhist-path-by-ajahn-sumedho/
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Morning meditation:
‘We can’t act upon everything we see or hear.’
Ayya Khema
https://buddhismnow.com/2023/01/18/morning-meditation-we-cant-act-upon/
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Living in the Present without past, without future. By Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
In other words, paying attention to the present is the way to live.
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Morning meditation — We say that we’ll Practice.
‘We say that we’ll practice in this way—but only a day or two goes by, maybe just a few hours, and we forget all about it.’
Ajahn Chah
https://buddhismnow.com/2023/01/16/morning-meditation-we-say-that-well-practice/
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Brothers and sisters in suffering, old age, sickness and death, by Ajahn Sumedho
If the Buddha had started with the teaching that there is no suffering, none of us would have believed it: There certainly is! He certainly got that wrong! So he started with: There is suffering...
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Morning meditation:
As rain does not break into a well-thatched house, so craving does not break into a well-trained mind.
The Dhammapada
https://buddhismnow.com/2023/01/05/morning-meditation-as-rain-does-not/
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Morning meditation — Before Instructing Others.
Be skilled in what is proper before instructing others. Like the wise free from reproach.
The Dhammapada
https://buddhismnow.com/2023/01/04/morning-meditation-before-instructing-others/
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Intuitive Insight, by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu.
Suppose we are examining a situation?
Plus a free PDF eBook.
https://buddhismnow.com/2014/12/28/intuitive-insight/
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Morning #meditation
‘Once the mind has let go of external mind–objects, it means you’ll no longer feel disturbed by sound of traffic or other noises.’
Ajahn Chah
https://buddhismnow.com/2022/12/26/morning-meditation-once-the-mind-has/
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Morning Meditation: To Understand Buddhism.
‘To understand Buddhism one must begin with the Dhamma.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
https://buddhismnow.com/2022/12/18/morning-meditation-to-understand-buddhism/
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Ajahn Ṭhānissaro answers a question that many of us may have asked ourselves at some point - what's our purpose in life?
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Morning meditation — The heart’s Release by Loving-Kindness.
‘I declare that the heart’s release by loving-kindness has the beautiful for its excellence.’
The Buddha — SN 46.54
https://buddhismnow.com/2022/12/12/morning-meditation-the-hearts-release-by-loving-kindness/
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In the Mettā Sutta, the Buddha lists eleven benefits of cultivating metta (goodwill/loving kindness).
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And how does fear have power?
~Ajahn Sumedho
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Misery is born of desire;
suffering is born of desire.
By the removal of desire,
misery is removed;
by the removal of misery,
suffering is removed.
~SN1.34
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