December 15th, 2018 - Free Day-long Buddhist Retreat

Morning Talk
The Mind - Chiththa vagga  (Dhammapadaya)

When you study thees verses you will know, "What are the natures of the Mind and benefits of the Mind"
Supprem Buddha teaches "The mind is so fickle and agitated. It is very difficult to protect and very challenging to guard from evil. The wise person straightened his mind as an arrow maker straighten an arrow shaft."

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Afternoon Talk
Anumana sutta - Measuring up (Middle length discourses of the Buddha)

This discourses said by the Venerable Mahamoggallana Bhante. He said this“Suppose a mendicant invites other mendicants to admonish them. But they’re hard to admonish, having qualities that make them hard to admonish. They're impatient, and don't take instruction respectfully. So their spiritual companions don’t think it’s worth advising and instructing them, and that person doesn’t gain their trust.
And what are the qualities that make them hard to admonish?

then the Venerable Mahamoggallana Bhante One said:..............

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