Fifth Precept Sangha

Instead of becoming the world’s expert on Buddhism and being invited to great International Buddhist Conferences, just ‘let go, let go, let go’.

~ Ajahn Sumedho [source: Cittaviveka – Teachings From The Silent Mind]

MONDAY, November 22, 2021

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…ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Noel, who will also be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

All welcome.

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Image – ‘Vince Cullen at the Buddhist Recovery Summit 2017’ – Grinwood Retreat Center, Lacey, Washington, USA – October 2017

People have problems and flaws, but to recognize and honour the goodness that we all have is skilful.

~ Ajahn Sucitto [source: Kamma and the End of Kamma (1st Edition)]

SUNDAY, November 21, 2021

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Image – ‘Pilgrims End’ – Tashilhunpo Monastery, Shigatse, Tibet – November 2008

This truth [of impermanence] changes our perspective and makes us much happier. It helps us appreciate the life we have right now—moment by moment. It helps us understand that every day is a bonus.

~ Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche [source: Every Day Is a Bonus’ – Tricycle Magazine – Trike Daily – Sept 13, 2018]

THURSDAY, November 18, 2021

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Image – ‘Another Sunrise’ – Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia – August 2016

Don’t do any task in order to get it over with. Resolve to do each job in a relaxed way, with all your attention. Enjoy and be one with your work.

~ Thích Nhất Hạnh [source: The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation]

MONDAY, November 15, 2021

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Image – ‘Drying Dishes’ – Wat Thamkrabok, Phraputthabat, Saraburi, Thailand – June 2005

Diligence is the path to the Deathless.
Negligence is the path to death.
The diligent die not.
The negligent are as if dead already.

~ Buddha [source: Dhammapada (verse 21)]

SUNDAY, November 14, 2021

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Ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Patrick, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

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Image – ‘The negligent are as if dead already’ – Almada, Portugal – November 2021

Easy to do are things that are bad and harmful to oneself.
But exceedingly difficult to do are things that are good and beneficial.

~ Buddha [source: Dhammapada (verse 163)]

THURSDAY, November 11, 2021

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Image – ‘Big Buddha’ – Tian Tan Buddha, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong – May 2008

I release all the versions of myself I created to survive.

~ Teal Swan

MONDAY, November 08, 2021

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Image – ‘Sign of Danger’ – Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal – June 2017

‘What do you like doing best in the world, Pooh?’
‘Well,’ said Pooh, ‘what I like best –’ and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn’t know what it was called.’

~ A.A. Milne [source: From the book ‘The House at Pooh Corner‘ as quoted by Ajahn Amaro in his book ‘Just One More…‘]

SUNDAY, November 07, 2021

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Irrigators regulate the rivers;
fletchers straighten the arrow shaft;
carpenters shape the wood;
the wise control themselves.

~ Buddha [source: Dhammapada (verse 80)]

THURSDAY, November 04, 2021

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Image – ‘Paddy Fields’ – Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia – August 2016

Even when we are at rock bottom or within a spell of depression, to train the mind in joy means we take notice and attend to just how much joy may still be present amid our darkest of moments. In this way, joy becomes a subtle way back to the fundamental pleasure that’s always there in the present moment.

~ Amanda Gilbert [source: How to Choose Joy – Tricycle Magazine – Trike Daily – June 22, 2021 – adapted from Kindness Now: A 28-Day Guide to Living with Authenticity, Intention, and Compassion]

MONDAY, November 01, 2021

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Image – “Cultivating Joy” – Wat Thamkrabok Temple, Phraputthabat, Saraburi, Thailand – March 2012