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May 4 2012 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
Post Transcribed by Pantheralionel Thanissaro Bhikkhu – 110424 Remembering Ajaan Lee Ajaan Lee once actually wrote two books, on establishing mindfulness. Each one is distinctive. The first one is distinctive because of the emphasis he placed on the three qualities you bring to the practice — mindfuless, alertness and harnassing. That’s the recurring theme throughout the book.
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Mar 3 2012 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
Post Translated by Tatiana Polskaia Что такое саматха? Это сосредоточение ума на подходящем объекте медитации с целью воспрепятствовать блужданию мыслей. Такое сосредоточение приводит к умиротворению и чувству довольства. Саматха является могущественным средством для успешной практики випассаны. Ум всякого, достигшего состояния саматха, становится подобным спокойному, чистому пруду, в котором
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Jan 23 2012 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
Post Written by James Ball Translated by Tatiana Polskaia Вы и начало медитации Джеймс Чен Болл Вы интересуетесь буддизмом или медитацией, но не знаете, с чего начать? Если да, то вы в одной лодке со многими другими, и еще многие другие, включая меня самого, сидели в той же лодке раньше. Запутались в различных видах медитаций, разнообразии [...]
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Nov 30 2011 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
Post Written by James Ball Part 1 of the Meditation Diaries Join James as he records a day to day diary of his Samurai Flowing arrange techniques…I mean meditation practise. Note the sarcasm when referring to "Fast Track to Enlightenment" Interested in Buddhism or Meditation? come and join us and discuss it at BuddhismIS the [...]
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Nov 17 2011 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
Post Written by James Ball Today I noticed myself begin to start feeling edgy, anxious and just generally not feeling quite right…this feeling had been lurking in the background like Bram Stokers Dracula for the past few days but increased in its intensity today before I finally decided to sit down and practise after a [...]
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Sep 14 2011 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
By Master Cheng Yen The Thirty-Seven Principles of Enlightenment I have always believed that faith is indispensable in studying Buddhism. As the saying goes, "Faith is the mother of all merits; it nurtures all goodness." Faith can create the strength with which we can reach buddhahood. Therefore, faith is necessary for us to enter the [...]
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Aug 24 2011 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
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Aug 4 2011 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
Tainan Buddhist Monastery, Taiwan You, and Beginning Meditation – Where to start?By James Ball Are you interested in Buddhism or Meditation and don’t know where to start? are you confused by all the different styles of meditation along with all the various schools, traditions and sects heaped with ancient jargon that leaves your head spinning? [...]
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Jul 29 2011 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
Que Hombre Aspiración PrácticaLa Aspiración Correcta Pregunta: Qué quieren decir cuando dicen de la aspiración correcta? La aspiración hacia la práctica espiritual eso es lo que quieren decir. Si un hombre tiene la aspiración correcta, entonces obtendrá éxito en práctica. Pero realmente muy pocos tienen la aspiración hacia la práctica espiritual. De ordinario la gente [...]
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Jul 29 2011 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
El Aprendizaje La gente está acostumbrada a obtener el conocimiento habitual cuando un hombre aprende algo nuevo y adquiere una experiencia con el tiempo. Pero en lo que se refiere a la práctica espiritual, aquí no importa la experiencia acumulada antes porque el Conocimiento interior permanece el mismo todo el tiempo. No puede cambiarse de [...]
