If you think about the second precept—to refrain from taking that which is not freely given—it requires that...
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Giving Service To Others Makes Us Happier
The Buddha understood the human mind very well, and pointed out that when we give service and support to others, we become happier within ourselves.
~Ajahn Kalyano
Here's a 71-minute recorded #video "Dials of Adjustment, not Atomic Theory":
https://bhikkhu.ca/buddhism/video/2025/06/14/Dhamma_Talk_155.html
Topics: Objects of meditation, the 6 Sense Bases, seeking the guidance of a skilled teacher, Brahmavihara, coming out of obsession, the need to use indirect means in meditation, and applied practice
Ajahn Subharo · Dhamma Talk Video 155: Dials of Adjustment, not Atomic TheoryHere’s a 71-min recorded livestream video (259MB .mp4 - Tip: tap-and-hold to “Download link”, or right click to “Save Link As…“).
Nowhere in the world is any real peace to be found. That's the nature of the world. Look within yourself and find it there instead.
~Ven. Ajahn Chah
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...mettā means recognizing otherness, and feeling that it’s okay. We don’t have to make people the same as ourselves, or judge ourselves based on what we think about other people. We don’t have to feel we have to win them over, or feel that they should satisfy our emotional hunger.
~Ajahn Sucitto
But even though the Buddha placed no constraints on where a gift should be given, he was more specific in his advice when asked how and where to give a gift so as to gain the best results.
What makes something physical? And is anything truly solid or permanent?
#Zen #Consciousness #Dharma #Meditation #WhatIsReal #Impermanence
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What sets up Right Speech?
If you look at the list of subjects the Buddha determined were not worth talking about, you will notice that...
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Here's the 66-minute recorded #video "Leading and Following":
https://bhikkhu.ca/buddhism/video/2025/06/07/Dhamma_Talk_154.html
Topics: The Buddha, Psychic powers, judgement of character, the Sangha, the Vinaya, training, dependence, entitlement, communal ownership, “yes men”, toxic leadership, “Narcissistic shared fantasies”, “over-commitment”
Thanks to everyone who attended the livestream! 
Ajahn Subharo · Dhamma Talk Video 154: Leading and FollowingHere’s a 66-min recorded livestream video (156MB .mp4 - Tip: tap-and-hold to “Download link”, or right click to “Save Link As…“).
When you cling to fixed thoughts, opinions, or memories, it’s like taking a picture and mistaking it for reality. Explore how attachment to thought distorts our perception and disconnects us from the present moment.
#Zen #Mindfulness #LetGo #NonAttachment #MirrorMind #ClearMind #Dharma #SpiritualPractice #SelfInquiry #Meditation
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In 30 minutes from the time of this post, I'll be doing a livestream #Dhamma Talk, visible here:
https://livestream.bhikkhu.ca/
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Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: Mahaparinibbana Sutta
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There seem to be more excuses for breaking the fifth precept than for any other.
What is your mind?
Before enlightenment, you’re just guessing in the dark. After enlightenment, it’s like turning on the light. Zen is not about gaining something new — it's about seeing what’s already there.
Sit, clear your mind, and let the light come on.
#zen #zenbuddhism #mindfulness #enlightenment #awakening #buddhistquotes #meditationpractice #zenmaster #koan #zenartcenter #spiritualgrowth #consciousness #dharma #buddhism
"We have experienced a deep woundedness from forgetting that we are already free."
Lama Rod Owens. The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors
People sometimes think, “Oh, you Buddhists are so selfish. All you want is enlightenment,” as if enlightenment is some kind of corrupting, self-seeking, narcissistic endeavor. Well, it’s not.
Trying to understand Zen with your thoughts...
...is like trying to see the sky by painting clouds on your window.
Zen isn't about collecting more ideas—it's about letting go of them.
Return to the moment. Sit quietly. Let the sky reveal itself.
Want to experience this for yourself? Join us for meditation and Dharma talks at The Zen Art Center.
One statement that often comes up in Buddhist teachings is...
Hi, I'm Evan (he/any).
TLDR: I'm a privileged white hetero-cis-male politically #left #TriratnaBuddhist #SoftwareEngineer (#IHelpPeopleGetJobs) currently in #Seattle but planning to move to #AotearoaNZ or #Australia as so as we can manage it with my wife & 3 kids
I'm politically #left (at least in United States terms). I'm a #voting nerd in that I have a favorite voting-related textbook (Collective Decisions and Voting by Nicolaus Tideman).
I think we could mostly solve #gerrymandering by making larger districts with ~5 representatives instead of just 1 and then using #SingleTransferableVote. That would strike a nice balance between local & proportional representation. For single-person positions, like presidents/governors/mayors, STV becomes #RankedChoiceVoting (aka #InstantRunoffVoting aka #AlternativeVote) which eliminates the spoiler effect and leads to more civil campaigns.
Plus, #RankedChoiceVoting eliminates the need for primaries and runoffs, which can lead to significant cost reductions.
I'm training for ordination with the #TriratnaBuddhist Order (#dhamma, #dharma, #Buddhism) and have been for many years. It's a long process, especially with other things going on. I've done some kind of #meditation (mostly #anapanasati) every day for over 3 years and more sporadically since 2006.
That said, I do take issue with some of the things the founder (Sangharakshita) did, and I'm concerned with a recent rise in sort of guru worship around. I can have gratitude for his explanation of the dharma, try to sort out the idiosyncratic bits, and still view him as a deeply flawed human being.
I write #software for http://indeed.com (job search site) (previously employed by Amazon). I've written a lot of #database-backed #webservices in #Java, but in the last few years, I've been working on #microfrontend platforms in #JavaScript & #TypeScript, primarily supporting #React. I have more knowledge about #Webpack #ModuleFederation than anyone should be cursed with. I'd love to try #SolidJS, #RustLang seems really cool, and I'm excited about the future of #WebAssembly.
My wife & I have fantasized about moving to #AotearoaNZ or #Australia since well before the pandemic, and now we're actively trying make it happen. Since we're both in high-demand professions (she's a nurse), I think it should go reasonably smoothly
. Feel free to get in touch with job opportunities that offer visa sponsorship, suggestions for #kiwiana or Australian culture that will help us adapt, reasons that your city is the best, etc. I always blow on the pie when I wear my jandals to the dairy. If we ship things over, I can only hope that the front doesn't fall off the boat. I hear that only rarely happens.
My daughter Juniper was born at the beginning of 2020, so her experience of life and my experience of parenthood are both tightly linked to the pandemic. On the upside, I get to work remotely, which means I get more time with her. She's a lot of fun (and of course a lot of work).
Then, we had our twins Heath & Magnolia (Noli) in September 2023, and our lives got even more hectic and full of love.
Juniper goes to a Waldorf school, and I wish I could go, too, but I think the adult version of Waldorf school might just be therapy.
TLDR: I'm a privileged white hetero-cis-male politically #left #TriratnaBuddhist #SoftwareEngineer (#IHelpPeopleGetJobs) currently in #Seattle but planning to move to #AotearoaNZ or #Australia as so as we can manage it with my wife & 3 kids
I'm politically #left (at least in United States terms). I'm a #voting nerd in that I have a favorite voting-related textbook (Collective Decisions and Voting by Nicolaus Tideman).
I think we could mostly solve #gerrymandering by making larger districts with ~5 representatives instead of just 1 and then using #SingleTransferableVote. That would strike a nice balance between local & proportional representation. For single-person positions, like presidents/governors/mayors, STV becomes #RankedChoiceVoting (aka #InstantRunoffVoting aka #AlternativeVote) which eliminates the spoiler effect and leads to more civil campaigns.
Plus, #RankedChoiceVoting eliminates the need for primaries and runoffs, which can lead to significant cost reductions.
I'm training for ordination with the #TriratnaBuddhist Order (#dhamma, #dharma, #Buddhism) and have been for many years. It's a long process, especially with other things going on. I've done some kind of #meditation (mostly #anapanasati) every day for over 3 years and more sporadically since 2006.
That said, I do take issue with some of the things the founder (Sangharakshita) did, and I'm concerned with a recent rise in sort of guru worship around. I can have gratitude for his explanation of the dharma, try to sort out the idiosyncratic bits, and still view him as a deeply flawed human being.
I write #software for http://indeed.com (job search site) (previously employed by Amazon). I've written a lot of #database-backed #webservices in #Java, but in the last few years, I've been working on #microfrontend platforms in #JavaScript & #TypeScript, primarily supporting #React. I have more knowledge about #Webpack #ModuleFederation than anyone should be cursed with. I'd love to try #SolidJS, #RustLang seems really cool, and I'm excited about the future of #WebAssembly.
My wife & I have fantasized about moving to #AotearoaNZ or #Australia since well before the pandemic, and now we're actively trying make it happen. Since we're both in high-demand professions (she's a nurse), I think it should go reasonably smoothly
. Feel free to get in touch with job opportunities that offer visa sponsorship, suggestions for #kiwiana or Australian culture that will help us adapt, reasons that your city is the best, etc. I always blow on the pie when I wear my jandals to the dairy. If we ship things over, I can only hope that the front doesn't fall off the boat. I hear that only rarely happens. My daughter Juniper was born at the beginning of 2020, so her experience of life and my experience of parenthood are both tightly linked to the pandemic. On the upside, I get to work remotely, which means I get more time with her. She's a lot of fun (and of course a lot of work).
Then, we had our twins Heath & Magnolia (Noli) in September 2023, and our lives got even more hectic and full of love.
Juniper goes to a Waldorf school, and I wish I could go, too, but I think the adult version of Waldorf school might just be therapy.