This is an introductory post to the "Died Suddenly Covid19" community.

Goal for 2022/2023. The feelings we feel are NOT a result of other people or external circumstances, but we ourselves create our feelings. Craving/Desire/Attachment Leads to discontentment, while

What is Kamma? (karma) #Kamma is the Pali word for #Karma The #NaturalLaw of kamma is covered in all of #Buddha's teachings. The law is true for all beings, everywhere, without exception. Through learning,

Feelings of Discontentment Pleasurable feelings: #Happiness, excitement, elation, thrill, exhilaration, euphoria, etc. Painful feelings: Sadness, anger, frustration, irritation, annoyance, guilt, shame,

The Future of the Planet. I don't agree that #ClimateChange is caused by humans, but I do think we've polluted rivers, oceans, etc. The author mentions how he used to drink water directly from a stream

I just watched this video. While laying down in a bed. I had my eyes closed, and after the #Video was done, my #Mind was much more relaxed . . this is a fairly long video about @loving-kindness meditation.

Right Speech by David Roylance. Refrain from lying Refrain from slander Refrain from harsh speech Refrain from frivolous speech Speak at the right time, what is true, what is beneficial, speak gently &

Short video by Shunyamurti. #Shunyamurti shares his ideas about #Reality He discusses the #Soul, but #Theravada prefers to not identify with anything, not the body, not the mind, and not the idea of souls

Transcend the Field of Mara (Maya). "Silence is the real teaching" The Real is beyond terms, conceptions & identities P.S. The #NobleEightfoldPath is the way of practice, leading to #Liberation

Right Intention by David Roylance #Renunciation: the interest & willingness to let go of unwholesomeness & false beliefs #Non-illwill: not interested in hatred, anger, resentment, etc. #Harmlessness:

2017 is the year that I recognized for myself, through direct experience The Universal Truth of Discontentedness I didn't call it that at the time, but the word for it is #Disillusionment . . typical

Right View by David Roylance. Learn, Reflect & Practice to see the #Truth for yourself This is the 1st step toward achieving #Enlightenment #TheNobleEightfoldPath The goal is to free the mind from

Generosity. w/out abandoning Stinginess as to one's residence Stinginess as to one's family of supporters Stinginess as to one's gains Stinginess as to one's status Ingratitude One is incapable of reaching

Types of Teachers Sadguru is a Teacher, but I'm not sure if he's led people to true #Liberation It's not for me to know, but I do suspect that the early school of #Buddhism contains more systematic &

Achieving Total & Absolute Freedom @frankbacon shared this with me I prefer the #Theravada tradition, that describes eliminating craving, anger & ignorance . . for lasting #Peace, #Calmness, #Serenity

The Universal Truth of Non-self The view of personal existence is described as a "fetter" (chain that binds) The physical body (i.e. self image) nor the mind (i.e. self identity) is who you are

Floating for the 1st Time. This is a photo of my son, @zaclucas, floating in a swimming pool for the 1st time. His friend Keisha is on his right. #Life #Friends #Family

Well spoken speech. DBuzzers, there are five aspects of well spoken speech. It is spoken at the proper time; What is said is true; It is spoken gently; What is said is beneficial; It is spoken with a mind

Universal Truth. Life is fair, but there are Universal Truths: Craving. Hatred (anger, etc.). Ignorance. Results in discontentedness, while: #Generosity #Loving-Kindness #Wisdom Leads to #Peace, calmness,

What is Enlightenment? A mind that has eliminated craving, anger and ignorance It has realized non-self, and has completely dissolved the ego The mind then experiences peace, calmness, serenity &