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Enlightenment vs. seeing the true nature of one's mind

Enlightenment means the development of wisdom, the perfection of character, and the eradication of the afflictions, and it all lies in whether we are willing to let go ouf our ego or self. To achieve this we must first realize conceptually that all things are without substance, and then use Buddhist methods to transform our minds.

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Eliminating attachment by contemplating the causes and conditions

Knowing that things come and go due to causes and conditions, then we won't have any attachment and distress, and therefore we won't suffer.  

What's the Buddha-mind?

The Buddha-mind is synonymous with the mind of compassion and wisdom; a mind of great compassion is called a Buddha-mind. The mind, the Buddha, and sentient beings are not different from one anothe...

Putting into Practice the Principles in Raising Children

Parents should spend more time communicating with their children. Resort to guidance rather than authoritarianism.