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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,...

Sanghamitta
Mar 11, 20193 min read
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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...

Sanghamitta
Mar 10, 20194 min read
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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...

Sanghamitta
Mar 9, 20193 min read
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Transcendental Dependent Arising
The Buddha's teaching on Dependent Arising explains the conditions which lead to suffering. Transcendental Dependent Arising explains the...

Sanghamitta
Mar 8, 20194 min read
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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...

Sanghamitta
Mar 1, 20192 min read
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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...

Sanghamitta
Feb 22, 20192 min read
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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...

Sanghamitta
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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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...

Sanghamitta
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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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...
Upāsikā Bodhipāla
Jan 18, 20192 min read
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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...

Sanghamitta
Jan 7, 20191 min read
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