Fifth Precept Sangha

When we hold fast to such thoughts as, “They abused me, mistreated me, molested me, robbed me,” we keep hatred alive.

If we thoroughly release ourselves from such thoughts as, “They abused me, mistreated me, molested me, robbed me,” hatred is vanquished. 

~ Buddha [source: Dhammapada v3-4 in Dhammapada Reflections by Ajahn Munindo, p. 58]

MONDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2023

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Reviewing our life story is strong medicine: a little bitter at first, but it gets sweeter as forgiveness, gratitude, mindfulness and mercy make our blessings too many to count.

~ Stephen Levine [source: A Year to Live, p. 75]

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2023

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There is no fire like greed,
no crime like hate,
no net like delusion,
no river like craving.

~ Buddha translated by Bhikkhu Sujato [source: Dhammapada v251 via SuttaCentral]

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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Friday
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Set the story of you aside and reside in being.

~ Suzanne Geisemann [source: dailyway.org, Aug. 28, 2023]

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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Tuesday
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When the world is filled with evil, transform all mishaps into the path of bodhi (enlightenment).

~ Several attributed authors [source: Lojong Sayings (#22) via the Austin Zen Center]

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

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Monday
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All paths lead nowhere. Choose one with heart.

~ Jonathan Lethem [source: NPR Interview, Sept. 9, 2013]

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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Friday
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This meeting’s topic was chosen by Nicole, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

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If you can practice even when distracted, you are well trained.

~ Several attributed authors [source: Lojong Sayings (#11) via the Austin Zen Center]

Buddhist Recovery Network – Midweek Meeting
BRN Sit-and-Share: Wed September 20, 2023

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Defeat anger with kindness,
villainy with virtue,
stinginess with giving,
and lies with truth.

~ Buddha translated by Bhikkhu Sujato [source: Dhammapada v223 via SuttaCentral] 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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Tuesday
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The path scan is a quick practice you can do anytime. In essence, you pause from habitual thoughts to ask, “what path factors are operating now?”

~ Gregory Kramer [source: A Whole Life Path – a Lay Buddhist’s Guide to Crafting a Dhamma-Infused Life, p. 23]

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

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Friendship dances around the world, summoning every one of us to awake to blessedness.

~ Epicurus [source: Fourfold Remedy by John Sellars, p. 38]

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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