INSIGHT
- Dharma
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Will, thru a different Lens
This is an exploration of Will through a different lens. Concepts of volition, intention, determinat...
We are what we think…
This quote, “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts...
Wise Intention
Wise Intention, in the context of the text you provided (and often in Buddhist philosophy), is a gui...
Inquiry of Wise Understanding
Think of a situation in your life that is causing confusion or un-ease: A Misunderstood Business ...
Inquiry of Wise Intention
INQUIRY OF WISE INTENTION: MAKING AMENDS: If you’re experiencing a difficult situation or choice i...
As We Understood
The phrase “God as we understood Him” in the 11th Step (and throughout the 12 Steps of A...
Satisfaction can be a part of whatever we do
The meaning of “satisfaction can be a part of whatever we do” within the context of Chap...
The Ordinary Condition of Human Life
Overall Theme of the Book: Seeing with the Eye of Dharma is about cultivating wisdom (pañña) and ...
We have to find a way to be happy with what we’ve got.
Okay, let’s unpack the statement, “We have to find a way to be happy with what we’...
Samadhi Within the Path of Cultivation
Overall Theme of the Book: Seeing with the Eye of Dharma is about cultivating wisdom (pañña) and ...
To Cultivate Mind Is to Develop Life
Overall Theme of the Book: Seeing with the Eye of Dharma is about cultivating wisdom (pañña) and ...
Looking vs. Seeing
Looking vs. Seeing: The Heart of the Matter In Simple Terms: “Looking” is like glancing ...
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
The quote holds deep insight into the nature of disputes and our response to them. The quote teaches...
By living ethically…
By living ethically, practicing meditation, and developing wisdom and compassion, we can end the suf...
The core truth I hold onto is this: recovery and the ending of suffering are possible.
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My core intention isn’t just to stop using; it’s to create a life filled with meaning, purpose, and connection.
INSIGHT...
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
INSIGHT...
I now understand where my wants blur into needs, and that my focus on outcomes can lead to poor choices. I can also see how my ideas of ‘must’ and ‘need’ are holding me back from living fully.
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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
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Being Empty of Separateness
Okay, let’s explore the concept of “being empty of separateness.” This phrase enca...
Difference between Emptiness and Nothingness
This was a topic today, that gets to the heart of a subtle yet crucial concept in Buddhism: the diff...
Smile, breath, and go slowly.
The quote by Thich Nhat Hanh, “Smile, breathe, and go slowly,” is a profound statement t...
Five Precepts
Okay, let’s explore the Five Precepts in Buddhism and how they relate to the journey of recove...
Meaning of Attachment
Okay, let’s explore the meaning of “attachment” from a Buddhist perspective. In Bu...
Meaning of Karma
Karma is like the law of cause and effect but applied to your actions and intentions. Here’s a...
Meaning of Dukkha
Okay, let’s delve into the concept of dukkha. This is a foundational term in Buddhism, and whi...
Meaning of Citta
Okay, let’s explore the Buddhist concept of citta. In short, citta is often translated as mind...
Meaning of Kilesas
Okay, let’s explore the concept of kilesas. In Buddhism, kilesas (often translated as defileme...
Delusion of a Separate Self
Okay, let’s explore the Buddhist concept of the “delusion of a separate self,” als...
Intuition and Buddhism
There’s a relationship between Buddhism and intuition, although it’s not always discusse...
Wise Understanding
Okay, let’s delve into the Eightfold Path, focusing particularly on “Wise Understanding&...
INQUIRY OF THE FOUTH NOBLE TRUTH
Okay, from my perspective, as someone who understands the potential for recovery and an end to the s...
INQUIRY OF THE THIRD NOBLE TRUTH
Okay, looking at alcoholism and addiction through the lens of the Third Noble Truth – the cessatio...
INQUIRY OF THE SECOND NOBLE TRUTH
The Cause of Suffering Here are situations, circumstances, and feelings I might use harmful behavi...
INQUIRY OF THE FIRST NOBLE TRUTH
Life is Suffering Harmful behaviors and actions Alcoholic Suffering Thinking the worst and creati...