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Vatthupama Sutta: The Simile of the Cloth
February 25, 2019 Taylor

Vatthupama Sutta: The Simile of the Cloth

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1. Thus have I heard. Once the Blessed One was staying at Savatthi, in Jeta’s Grove, Anathapindika’s monastery. There he addressed the monks thus: “Monks.”

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Awakening of the Buddha
February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 Taylor

Awakening of the Buddha

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After his awakening, the Buddha spent the remaining 45 years of his life teaching others—human beings and heavenly beings; men, women, and even children; people

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A Teaching of the Buddha: Desire
February 25, 2019 Taylor

A Teaching of the Buddha: Desire

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As for your identity in this world, it has two sides: the “you” that will find pleasure in feeding on the ice cream—this is your

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Understanding Samsara
February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 Taylor

Understanding Samsara

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Vibrant with compassion for suffering humanity, the wise being bent on supreme enlightenment, the Sambodhisatta thought, “My forbears accumulated much wealth and passed away taking

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The Noble Eight Fold Path: Right Intention
February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 Taylor

The Noble Eight Fold Path: Right Intention

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The second aspect of the Eightfold Path of Buddhism is Right Intention or Right Thought, or samma sankappa in Pali. Right View and Right Intention

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The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to the End of Suffering
February 5, 2019February 8, 2019 Taylor

The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to the End of Suffering

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“The heart of the Buddhist teachings can be found in practicing the Noble Eightfold Path. It is a guide for us to follow if we

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How to Simplify Your Life Using the Buddha’s Way
February 1, 2019February 5, 2019 Taylor

How to Simplify Your Life Using the Buddha’s Way

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There are five precepts in Buddhism which are binding on all who call themselves Buddhists. They are: 1. Not to take the life of any

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Hi, I'm Taylor and 'Welcome' to my blog. Please allow me to tell you a bit about myself and why this blog exists. I am a Zen (Soto) Buddhist practioner and meditator. I first began studying Buddhism maybe 30 years ago, but up until recently I didn't practice or meditate much. I committed to studying and application within the last year because I saw for myself, the perfect way to end all my suffering in this lifetime. This is why I started this blog. My hope is to deepen my own understand, wisdom and insight and to help anyone interested in coming to an understanding and commitment as well.

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