by daysofcare | Nov 13, 2024 | Generosity
Day 51 and we begin to explore generosity (dana). The ‘far-reaching’ attitude of giving is an intention to give that is grounded in an understanding of the interdependent nature of things. What does that mean?Well, firstly, generosity is an intention to give. Just the...
by daysofcare | Nov 7, 2024 | Recorded Sessions, Energy
Energy, effort, diligence, enthusiasm is a necessary component of a path of awakening. It functions to sustain and strengthen our practice. Video Chapters:00:00 Guided Meditation27:33 Instructions for Cultivating Effort The focus for Days 41-50 of the 100 Days of Care...
by daysofcare | Nov 4, 2024 | Energy
Energy is our focus for Days 41-50 of the 100 Days of Care. The perfection of effort or energy (virya parami) is a letting go of what is unwholesome and a leaning into or moving toward what is wholesome. THE FOURFOLD APPLICATION OF ENERGY Put aside what is unhelpful,...
by daysofcare | Oct 30, 2024 | Ethical Self-Discipline
“Where would I find enough leatherTo cover the entire surface of the earth?But with leather soles beneath my feet,It’s as if the whole world has been covered.” ― Shantideva To walk an awakening path is to cultivate virtue or ‘good conduct’ — thoughts, words and...
by daysofcare | Oct 24, 2024 | Recorded Sessions, Ethical Self-Discipline
Ethical self-discipline is developed in order to bring calm and quiet to the heart-mind and to reduce the harm we cause ourselves and others. Video Chapters:00:00 — Guided Meditation 23:30 — Contemplation of Ethical Self-Discipline within the Meditative...
