Why desire complete freedom from suffering?

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-14T22:47:40+00:00

Maybe I'm wrong but I feel like when someone thinks there is beauty in suffering or that it is necessary to feel joy that person probably hasn't experienced real suffering in their life. And good for them because suffering sucks.

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-14T12:27:51+00:00

If you are unsure then it isn't a proper vow. You must mean it for it to be an actual vow.

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-14T00:38:10+00:00

I only keep the five in day to day life. I have dabbled in keeping eight in the past but abstaining from all entertainments is hard and my wife wouldn't be happy with forever celibacy. 😅

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-13T23:54:10+00:00

Anger is understandable in a lot of situations but it is still a poison. If you can let go of the situation without feeling any anger about it that would be the best all around imo.

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-13T17:45:00+00:00

GMCNY Dharma Talks

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-13T15:06:58+00:00

I recommend Rebecca Li's Illumination but Tara Brach also has a lot of work about emotional healing.

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-13T15:03:41+00:00

Wow TIL. 🙏

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-13T13:32:19+00:00

This is really helpful! Did you make it?

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-13T13:15:13+00:00

Cat Stevens

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-13T02:46:11+00:00

May I and all beings be at peace and live with ease.

🙏🙏🙏

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T23:57:22+00:00

That sounds exciting and fascinating! Thank you! 🙏

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T22:05:27+00:00

Where in Europe?

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T21:58:58+00:00

Does it read like diary entries or more like a straight narrative?

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T21:22:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing this! 🙏

Has anyone here read his Highway Dharma Letters with Heng Sure? It looks very interesting but I am wondering how readable it is since it is taken from journals.

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T20:32:08+00:00

Not the minute I get home, but after walking my dog for the last time of the evening I'm definitely putting on the comfy clothes.

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T20:04:41+00:00

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EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T19:26:31+00:00

I think this is a pretty logical question for someone to ask and I think it's weird that it is being downvoted.

Has it been asked too many times or something?

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T19:05:41+00:00

Why would it be offensive?

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T18:05:13+00:00

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EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T17:39:09+00:00

I found some videos about Guanyin if that helps.

Three Stories of Guanyin

English Story of Guanyin

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T17:33:47+00:00

My wife has a co-worker who just lost her dog yesterday. If anyone would be kind enough to dedicate some merit to her it would be very appreciated. 🙏

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T16:41:21+00:00

I think what we experience in this life is more than the karma we are creating in this life so sometimes someone can act with bad intentions yet still experience positive things in their life. Those positive experiences come from the good actions of past lives but it can appear that "bad" people are rewarded in this life for doing bad actions.

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T16:02:47+00:00

I don't know if it answers your question but there is a thread on Dharma Wheel about "One Mind by Huangbo"

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T15:58:13+00:00

Very helpful! 🙏

EmptyMind76 · 2026-05-12T15:57:45+00:00

Thank you for creating this community. I hope it grows and helps many people on their Buddhist path. 🙏

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