The compulsive shaping and drives of the citta are held by grasping – an involuntary reflex that can be mastered through careful cultivation. As the end of this grasping and shaping is the sense of self, that sense of ‘me’ ‘I am this’ is the ongoing focus of our Dhamma practice.
Teachings on the 12 links of dependent origination, including chanting and stories. Description of how we get off the chain, dukkha and the end of dukkha.
Die Hemmnisse hindern die Entwicklung Klarheit, führen zu Verwicklung und dukkha. Sie erkennen, verstehen und ein geschickter Umgang mit ihnen ist nötig. Im Vordergrund der Betrachtung stehen Gier und Übelwollen als die ersten beiden. Kurz erwähnt werden die restlichen drei.
The emphasis on virtue, beyond keeping rules, customs and procedures, is to bring about harmony. It enables us to establish a fluent relationship that isn’t domineering nor indifferent, clearing of heart from destructive tendencies. It’s the tonality of careful attention in what we do. Not seeking results, but just bringing forth harmony, beauty, purity in our daily lives. (Sutta reference SN 46:1)
