Monthly Archives: January 2019

Guard one’s mind

Posted on January 10, 2019 by admin

Difficult to detect and very subtle,the mind mind seizes whatever it wants;so let a wise one guard one’s mind,for a guarded mind brings happiness. Sududdasam sunipunam,yatthakamanipatinam;cittam rakkhetha medhavi,citam guttam sukhavam. + + + ~ The BuddhaFrom The Dhammada, 3:36A collection … Continue reading →

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Another word for self-discipline

Posted on January 4, 2019 by admin

“Discipline” is a difficult word for most of us. It conjures up images of somebody standing over you with a stick, telling you that you’re wrong. But self-discipline is different. It’s the skill of seeing through the hollow shouting of … Continue reading →

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Watch the mind

Posted on January 3, 2019 by admin

Photo by Abigail Keenan | unsplash.com Ajahn Chah was one of the great Buddhist teachers of the 20th century. Here, he responds to a question about monks and monastic discipline. But there are many insights in his remarks for those … Continue reading →

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What makes the year auspicious …

Posted on January 1, 2019 by admin

“What makes the year auspicious is that you do good with the year. What other people do with the year, that’s their business. There is so much in the world you cannot control. But you can control your own thoughts and your … Continue reading →

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