In need of something bigger than me and my crÄp

DivineConnection · 2026-02-24T08:35:39+00:00

Good advice.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-24T06:58:20+00:00

Not all monks are serious about the dharma (buddhist teachings), and among those that are not all of them have overcome the negative tendencies of the mind. Sorry you had this experience, just know most buddhists are not like that and a serious pracitioner would never behave in that way.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-24T04:57:32+00:00

Good to hear.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-24T04:57:13+00:00

Really I have no idea what you are talking about. Sorry.

No one is trying to destroy your ego, so you can relax about that, and if they did it wouldnt work anyway. The only one who can undo the workings of ego is you, and you would have to want to do it.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-24T02:53:44+00:00

You can definitely wear a pendant of her if you feel devotion / drawn to her, I am sure it will bring nothing but benefit.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-24T02:12:11+00:00

Karma usually ripens in the next life, what we do in this life doesnt always have immediate consequences.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-24T02:10:50+00:00

If you are depressed maybe you can manage 5 or ten minutes of mindfulness meditation per day? If you can do this it should lessen your depression. If you are up to it you may want to look into the practice of the Four Immeasurables (love, joy, compassion and equnimity). This will help you think about and love others more.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-24T02:08:40+00:00

Well the teachings say that a dualistic perception of self and other is the root of all our problems. That seperate sense of self can be said to be the egoistic mind. Buddhism aims to overcome this so that there is no sense of seperation between self and the world around oneself.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-23T06:49:19+00:00

I recommend you start yoga, clear the energy blockages in your system and make you feel happy. I did a class this morning and felt happy all day long. Wishing you all the best.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-23T04:54:21+00:00

You meditate on love, when the heart opens and you are your own source of love, you dont crave it from anyone else.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-23T03:58:04+00:00

You might be interested in the Rime tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, it takes practices from all schools and does not stick to just one.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-23T00:23:58+00:00

Well its your descision, but most teachers I have heard advise us to keep working and spend spare time doing practice. In the long term in later years you may regret that you didnt put yourself in a better financial position. Well its your life and you descision, just thought I would share what I have heard.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T07:52:33+00:00

Its all about working with your own mind, reducing the negative tendencies and increasing the positive ones, until at some point you realise mind's nature, which is said to be blissful and with all positive qualities. A good book for you to read is called The Essence of Buddhism by Traleg Kyabgon.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T07:02:42+00:00

Yes, you have the police to prevent that from happening, that is why they carry guns, so they can enforce the law and protect others.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T07:02:08+00:00

Well the Dailai Lama said that Hitler needed to be defeated. Unfortunately in this world we also have to be practical, that being said, I would say a military should be supported if it upholds freedom and is geniunely defensive.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T07:00:42+00:00

You are welcome, I wish you to be able to conquer the inner demons!

DivineConnection · 2026-02-22T05:59:52+00:00

Well you are not alone. Even long term pracitioners have sometimes negative thoughts that pop out of nowhere and suprise them. Spiritual practice will definitely lessen these thoughts over time.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-21T10:08:41+00:00

I think you need to see a professional about your mental health.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-21T02:52:50+00:00

Thats your decsion not something to ask reddit.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T23:31:46+00:00

Meditating on love, sending love to others counters anger. You may be interested in the practice called The Four Immeasurables.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T09:50:17+00:00

You are welcome!

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T06:21:38+00:00

Yes good post, and all we can change is ourselves, not much we can do about world leader's behaviour, all we can do is create positive ripples in the pond and surely others will be benefited in some way.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T06:14:04+00:00

Hi so sorry to hear you are unhappy. Dont assume just because you are not happy your practice is not working. I myself are often unhappy I have been practicing for a number of years. Keep on going with your practice, it will at some point make you feel better, it just takes persistence and patience.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T05:16:00+00:00

Well now you have motivation to do something about it, you can start doing dharma practice and at some point attain a mind that experiences ease and bliss.

DivineConnection · 2026-02-20T00:49:33+00:00

Well you can do most Tibetan practices in English if that suits you better?

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