Do you not find it difficult to think in terms of “mental states”?

Q: Do you not find it difficult to think in terms of “mental states”? Thinking of one’s own mental state might seem an ego- centric attitude.  A: Thinking of one’s own mental states is very realistic, because it is the different mental states which make us act in this way or…

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What is the meaning of giving food to the monks?

As regards the giving of food to the monks, some people doubt whether that is of any use. They are inclined to think thatmonks want to have an easy life and that they do not have towork at all, but they forget that the real meaning of being a monkis seeking the truth. A mon…

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Could you tell me more about the different degrees of understanding the Buddha’s teaching?

As regards paying respect to the Buddha image, people who have a higher level of understanding know that the Buddhahas passed away completely. When one has studied the teachings more deeply and when one has tried to verify them in daily life, one understands that, although …

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Would you tell me what you mean by the practice of Buddhism in daily life?

One is first confronted with the practice of Buddhism when one sees different customs of the Buddhists, such as giving foodto the monks, paying respect to the Buddha image or reciting the“precepts” on special occasions such as “Uposatha Day”. In the beginning I thought that…

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What does one mean by "Living the Dharma"?

LIVING THE DHARMA - ONE MAN'S FIRST BABY STEP The Dharma (the Teachings of the Buddha) is a living knowledge. The Dharma is neither just a collection of discourses, nor just a system of belief. It is an art of living in peace and happiness. The Dharma has to be "liv…

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What is the nature of dreams?

All conditioned experience can be compared to a dream. The outer world, experienced through one's senses seems so real and solid and consists of minute particles which can be split until they disappear. It is continually shared with others and involves body, speech and …

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How to control anger?

Anger is the only luxury one cannot afford. Good impressions gathered over lifetimes are mind's capital and the only source of lasting happiness. These may be burnt away in no time through fits of hot or cold rage. Buddha said that avoiding anger is the most difficult a…

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