Tashi Nyima: Wholesome and Unwholesome
[ed. note: The first day of the year is traditionally a time to look at ourselves and consider changes we want to make in our habits and attitudes. Tasha Nyima, a Buddhist priest in Texas, gives us a simple outline we may find useful in this process.]
Unwholesome Acts
Of the Body: Killing, Stealing, Sexual Misconduct
Of Speech: Lying, Sowing Discord, Harsh Speech, Idle Chatter
Of Mind: Covetousness, Malice, Holding and Justifying Wrong Views
Wholesome Acts
The Ten Perfections: Generosity, Morality, Patience, Effort, Concentration, Discernment, Aspiration, Skillful Means, Wisdom, Power
The Four Ways of Gathering: Kindness, Encouragement, Instruction, Example
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From The Great Middle Way
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