The Noble Truth of Suffering : Metaphors for the importance of the Aggregates of Clinging

The Soil of the Earth: Just as the soil is prerequisite for the growth of all forms of plant life the aggregates of Clinging are prerequisite to the arising of all other forms of suffering

Erroneous Core Values are the Fruit of Mental Defilements

Before we proceed to the topic of ‘core values’ in detail, it is necessary to understand ‘erroneous core values’ which make one misunderstand life and the world.

The Ten Assignments for all Meditators

The Ten Homework Assignments for Meditation Practitioners To improve our meditation experience, we must always observe how well we meditate every day.

Social Disaster : Protection and Correction

Before inventing the measures to protect the society from the great disaster and to correct it, one must fathom the true root of the disaster

Target Character Trait # 4 : Responsibility towards the Environment

Having responsibility towards the environment means having responsibility both towards the natural environment (by conservation) and our immediate human environment (by performing our duties towards the ‘ six directions’ discussed earlier).

The Universal Sentiment Expressed

People may have external differences, but their innermost self is the same. It is the similarities that transcend their differences.

The Benefits of Mixing with The Wise:

A person who keeps the company of wise ones has:1. A clear, bright mind and is able to perform good deeds

The Universality of Meditation

To not think at all, anyone of any religion in this world can do, whether one is a Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and so on.

Why Does Effort have to be made to Refine the Mind?

There are various reasons that cause our minds to be clouded. There are both internal and external factors.

Meditation is not difficult

Close your eyes and clear your mind. Imagine that you are lying down on the grass and looking up at the stars at night. You feel relaxed and comfortable. Just close your eyes and rest your focus at the center of your abdomen.