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A Bodhisattva-mahasattva who wishes to keep, read and recite this sutra in the latter days after my extinction when the teachings are about to be destroyed, should not nurse jealousy against others, or flatter or deceive them. He should not despise those who study the Way to Buddhahood in any way. he should not speak ill of them or try to point out their faults.
— Buddha
Category: Foreign Language Posts
Jihi, Buddhist Mercy and Nonviolent Communication (English and French) – Video – June 7, 2020
The first part of this video recording is devoted to a very brief talk on the difference between Jihi, Buddhist Mercy, and the dictionary definition of mercy. Also, as part of this I talk a bit about the difference between a lie and an expedient as understood in Buddhism. They both share a certain characteristic, an important one. Due to the condensed explanation of Buddhist Mercy it is lacking in a great deal of subtlety…
Follow up on question from 05-26-2020 (English and French) – Video – May 31, 2020
Today I begin to talk more about another aspect of the answer to a question from May 26, 2020 regarding whether familial attachment to children is or is not an impediment to enlightenment. This is a rather complex discussion and in this video I tried to lay some ground work to build upon for next wee Subscribe to my blog post newsletter
Sunday Questions and Answers in English and French – Video – May 24, 2020
Jihi, Buddhist Mercy and Nonviolent Communication (English and French) – Video – June 7, 2020
The first part of this video recording is devoted to a very brief talk on the difference between Jihi, Buddhist Mercy, and the dictionary definition of mercy. Also, as part of this I talk a bit about the difference between a lie and an expedient as understood in Buddhism. They both share a certain characteristic, an important one. Due to the condensed explanation of Buddhist Mercy it is lacking in a great deal of subtlety…
Follow up on question from 05-26-2020 (English and French) – Video – May 31, 2020
Today I begin to talk more about another aspect of the answer to a question from May 26, 2020 regarding whether familial attachment to children is or is not an impediment to enlightenment. This is a rather complex discussion and in this video I tried to lay some ground work to build upon for next wee Subscribe to my blog post newsletter
