Life Changing Experiences - Sanghamitta's Spiritual Journey Part 2
I became "hooked" on meditation after four life changing experiences. They were the direct result of my "baby" meditation practice. The...
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Sanghamitta
- Mar 11, 2019
- 3 min
How to Still the Mind to Enter the Jhanas
How do we go beyond thinking when meditating? The Buddha gives us five methods to use. When thoughts of desire, ill-will, fantasies,...
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Sanghamitta
- Mar 10, 2019
- 4 min
Meditation Practice Feels Stuck? - Here's what to do
In the article on Transcendental Dependent Arising we learn that the Buddha taught that moral behaviour is the basis of our pathway to...
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Sanghamitta
- Mar 9, 2019
- 3 min
Teaching on Non-Conflict - The Aranavibhanga Sutta
In this sutta, the Buddha teaches us how to avoid conflict. This refers to conflict when discussing the pursuit of pleasure, the pursuit...
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Sanghamitta
- Mar 8, 2019
- 4 min
Transcendental Dependent Arising
The Buddha's teaching on Dependent Arising explains the conditions which lead to suffering. Transcendental Dependent Arising explains the...
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Sanghamitta
- Mar 1, 2019
- 2 min
Watching My Breath Introduced Me To My Frantic Mind - Sanghamitta's Spiritual Journey Part 1
I first heard about Buddhism in the early 70's, while living in Edmonton. My husband was encouraged by a friend to attend a meditation...
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Sanghamitta
- Feb 22, 2019
- 2 min
Is There Corruption in Buddhism?
Yes. Sadly, it is human nature. Corruption is found in all major religions due to delusion or greed or anger. Those spreading the words...
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Sanghamitta
- Feb 14, 2019
- 2 min
Metta - Loving Friendliness in Action
Metta is one of the qualities the Buddha encouraged us to develop. Metta is variously translated as goodwill, unconditional love and...
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Sanghamitta
- Feb 14, 2019
- 2 min
Mudita - The Greatest Source of Untapped Joy
Mudita is sympathetic joy....feeling happiness when you experience happiness in another person. The opposite response is envy. There is...
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Upāsikā Bodhipāla
- Jan 18, 2019
- 2 min
Sanghamitta's Pilgrimage to India
I went on a pilgrimage organized by the BSWA with Ajahn Brahmali as our spiritual leader. Here is a link to a talk which he gave after...
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Sanghamitta
- Jan 7, 2019
- 1 min
The Bhikkhuni Story (Buddhist Nuns)
The Buddha's goal, before passing away, was to establish a strong community of monks and nuns, as well as laymen and women who followed...
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