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The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
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Dharma Talks
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2008-06-10
Commitment & Sacrifice
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Ayya Medhanandi
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The meaning of the words “commitment” and “sacrifice” are spoken of in relationship to taking vows and training as an anagārikā as well as to practice as a householder. Regardless of the form we use, it is possible for each of us to find an island of refuge in ourselves. A talk given during an Ottawa Buddhist Society 10 day retreat at the Sisters of St. Joseph Convent, Pembroke, Ontario, Canada in 2008.
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Sati Saraniya Hermitage
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2008-06-08
We Will Arrive - Beating a Path to Awakening
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Ayya Medhanandi
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How can we beat a path to awakening? Meditate and develop deep, wise insight, training like a spiritual athlete in this new millenium. Like forging a trail in dense forest, walk it again and again, courageously enduring difficulties to navigate beyond mental afflictions. Study the mind incisively and trust - we will arrive.
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Ottawa Buddhist Society
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2008-06-06
At the Shrine of the Awakened - Unfathomable Love
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Ayya Medhanandi
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What is spiritual beauty? Kindness, forgiveness, unconditional love? Can we sustain a hallowed inner space that will not be degraded by unkind thoughts? When noble virtue protects the heart at its innermost core, we repair and train the mind to go beyond all brokenness. Relinquishing the burden of endless struggle, we harness awakened wisdom and compassion to free ourselves. We are a pure clear vessel of unfathomable love.
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Ottawa Buddhist Society
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