Freedom is the real source of human happiness and creativity. Irrespective of whether you are a believer or nonbeliever, whether Buddhist, Christian, or Jew, the important thing is to be a good human being.
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The very purpose of meditation is to discipline the mind and reduce afflictive emotions.
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The practice of morality--which means guarding your three doors of body, speech, and mind--from indulging in unwholesome activities, equips you with mindfulness and conscientiousness. Therefore, morality is the foundation of the Buddhist path.
The very purpose of meditation is to discipline the mind and reduce afflictive emotions.
The practice of morality--which means guarding your three doors of body, speech, and mind--from indulging in unwholesome activities, equips you with mindfulness and conscientiousness. Therefore, morality is the foundation of the Buddhist path.