Sean 🪷
@meditasean.bsky.social
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Fiancé to a perfect woman.
Dog dad to a maniac.
☸️ Thai Forest Buddhism
🩺Nurse to sick children
🦅Philly Sports
You’re not wrong. I have to bite my tongue frequently, seeing people post very hateful, anger filled things while also claiming the Buddhist tag. Right speech my butt.
June 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
You’re not wrong. I have to bite my tongue frequently, seeing people post very hateful, anger filled things while also claiming the Buddhist tag. Right speech my butt.
Don’t look at us, we believe the cycle is endless unless you put in the work to escape it. 😂
June 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Don’t look at us, we believe the cycle is endless unless you put in the work to escape it. 😂
Something tells me those wouldn’t be the words of HHDL. 😂
May 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Something tells me those wouldn’t be the words of HHDL. 😂
“a monk thinks that anger is a defilement of the mind, and having known it thus, he gets rid of the defilement of the mind that is anger”
I’ve heard Ajahn Sona give advice against the western idea of “righteous anger” and avoiding falling into the trap of anger being desirable and justifying it.
I’ve heard Ajahn Sona give advice against the western idea of “righteous anger” and avoiding falling into the trap of anger being desirable and justifying it.
May 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“a monk thinks that anger is a defilement of the mind, and having known it thus, he gets rid of the defilement of the mind that is anger”
I’ve heard Ajahn Sona give advice against the western idea of “righteous anger” and avoiding falling into the trap of anger being desirable and justifying it.
I’ve heard Ajahn Sona give advice against the western idea of “righteous anger” and avoiding falling into the trap of anger being desirable and justifying it.
I get what you’re saying, but I’m not quite sure I agree with “using” anger as a tool, or the wording of it as such. The Buddha seems pretty clear that when a defilement arises, it’s our job to eliminate it, not use it for any means.
May 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I get what you’re saying, but I’m not quite sure I agree with “using” anger as a tool, or the wording of it as such. The Buddha seems pretty clear that when a defilement arises, it’s our job to eliminate it, not use it for any means.
I’ve never been instructed that meditation alone will fix anything.
A practice of virtue, concentration, and wisdom is the path.
I’ve never read any of the Buddha’s teachings that say the path is one of those three and one alone.
A practice of virtue, concentration, and wisdom is the path.
I’ve never read any of the Buddha’s teachings that say the path is one of those three and one alone.
May 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I’ve never been instructed that meditation alone will fix anything.
A practice of virtue, concentration, and wisdom is the path.
I’ve never read any of the Buddha’s teachings that say the path is one of those three and one alone.
A practice of virtue, concentration, and wisdom is the path.
I’ve never read any of the Buddha’s teachings that say the path is one of those three and one alone.
Does the Buddha not consider anger a defilement?
He who is angry sees not the Dharma;
He who is angry knows not the Way.
He who can remove anger,
Merit and joy always follow him.
He who is angry sees not the Dharma;
He who is angry knows not the Way.
He who can remove anger,
Merit and joy always follow him.
May 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Does the Buddha not consider anger a defilement?
He who is angry sees not the Dharma;
He who is angry knows not the Way.
He who can remove anger,
Merit and joy always follow him.
He who is angry sees not the Dharma;
He who is angry knows not the Way.
He who can remove anger,
Merit and joy always follow him.
I’ve found that people appropriate it because it seems to be this cool, mystical thing. It’s almost as if they don’t realize it actually means something significant to others.
May 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I’ve found that people appropriate it because it seems to be this cool, mystical thing. It’s almost as if they don’t realize it actually means something significant to others.
The end being the Eight fold path.
Think of the Four Noble Truths as a doctor giving a diagnosis.
1. There’s a problem.
2. This is what causes the problem.
3. There’s a cure!
4. This is what we’ll do to treat it.
The Eight Fold Path is the treatment plan.
Good luck on your path!! 🙏🏻
Think of the Four Noble Truths as a doctor giving a diagnosis.
1. There’s a problem.
2. This is what causes the problem.
3. There’s a cure!
4. This is what we’ll do to treat it.
The Eight Fold Path is the treatment plan.
Good luck on your path!! 🙏🏻
May 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The end being the Eight fold path.
Think of the Four Noble Truths as a doctor giving a diagnosis.
1. There’s a problem.
2. This is what causes the problem.
3. There’s a cure!
4. This is what we’ll do to treat it.
The Eight Fold Path is the treatment plan.
Good luck on your path!! 🙏🏻
Think of the Four Noble Truths as a doctor giving a diagnosis.
1. There’s a problem.
2. This is what causes the problem.
3. There’s a cure!
4. This is what we’ll do to treat it.
The Eight Fold Path is the treatment plan.
Good luck on your path!! 🙏🏻
Beyond that, a lot of teaching in Buddhism does contain links to itself, but don’t get bogged down.
Ignorance about the three marks of existence (impermanence, suffering, and non self,) leads to suffering. The Four Noble Truths acknowledge this suffering and its source, but also its end.
Ignorance about the three marks of existence (impermanence, suffering, and non self,) leads to suffering. The Four Noble Truths acknowledge this suffering and its source, but also its end.
May 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Beyond that, a lot of teaching in Buddhism does contain links to itself, but don’t get bogged down.
Ignorance about the three marks of existence (impermanence, suffering, and non self,) leads to suffering. The Four Noble Truths acknowledge this suffering and its source, but also its end.
Ignorance about the three marks of existence (impermanence, suffering, and non self,) leads to suffering. The Four Noble Truths acknowledge this suffering and its source, but also its end.
What literature are you reading? If I may recommend a book which gives a good footing to get started? “What the Buddha Taught” by Walpola Rahula is what really put it all together for me.
Beyond that, starting with practicing the five precepts. Developing a virtuous life is really the first step.
Beyond that, starting with practicing the five precepts. Developing a virtuous life is really the first step.
May 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
What literature are you reading? If I may recommend a book which gives a good footing to get started? “What the Buddha Taught” by Walpola Rahula is what really put it all together for me.
Beyond that, starting with practicing the five precepts. Developing a virtuous life is really the first step.
Beyond that, starting with practicing the five precepts. Developing a virtuous life is really the first step.
That just means you have an opportunity to practice and improve. 🙏🏻
May 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
That just means you have an opportunity to practice and improve. 🙏🏻
I was agreeing with you. Nowhere in the teachings of the Buddha does he mention caring about gems. 😂
May 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I was agreeing with you. Nowhere in the teachings of the Buddha does he mention caring about gems. 😂
The Buddha did not in fact, want gems.
The gems were buried alongside what is believed to be a portion of the cremated remains of the Buddha, in a stupa, around 2,000 years ago.
The gems were buried alongside what is believed to be a portion of the cremated remains of the Buddha, in a stupa, around 2,000 years ago.
May 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The Buddha did not in fact, want gems.
The gems were buried alongside what is believed to be a portion of the cremated remains of the Buddha, in a stupa, around 2,000 years ago.
The gems were buried alongside what is believed to be a portion of the cremated remains of the Buddha, in a stupa, around 2,000 years ago.
Ahh, I thought you might be a little closer to Empty Cloud, where I’ve spent time. I saw you were somewhere in NY. If you ever go south a bit, it’s a lovely place to spend the day!
May 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Ahh, I thought you might be a little closer to Empty Cloud, where I’ve spent time. I saw you were somewhere in NY. If you ever go south a bit, it’s a lovely place to spend the day!
Which are you looking at? (If you don’t mind me asking, of course.)
May 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Which are you looking at? (If you don’t mind me asking, of course.)
Why though? Is being alive to hear the Dhamma not a cause for celebration? To have spiritual joy with community? At the very least using the day as an opportunity to practice with a little more vigor, uphold a few extra precepts, make some merit.
Or don’t! 😂🤷🏻♂️
Or don’t! 😂🤷🏻♂️
May 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Why though? Is being alive to hear the Dhamma not a cause for celebration? To have spiritual joy with community? At the very least using the day as an opportunity to practice with a little more vigor, uphold a few extra precepts, make some merit.
Or don’t! 😂🤷🏻♂️
Or don’t! 😂🤷🏻♂️
Why not celebrate, if celebrating in a way that promotes living virtuously and joyously while practicing the Dhamma?
May 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Why not celebrate, if celebrating in a way that promotes living virtuously and joyously while practicing the Dhamma?
Probably not, but come on in! The water is great!
May 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Probably not, but come on in! The water is great!
This. You ARE included in cultivating metta. There is no “deserve.”
“May all be well and secure. May all beings be happy! Whatever living creatures there be, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, weak or small…”
“May all be well and secure. May all beings be happy! Whatever living creatures there be, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, weak or small…”
May 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This. You ARE included in cultivating metta. There is no “deserve.”
“May all be well and secure. May all beings be happy! Whatever living creatures there be, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, weak or small…”
“May all be well and secure. May all beings be happy! Whatever living creatures there be, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, weak or small…”
I appreciate the warning. I’ve done my homework and associate and learn from very reputable monastatics. 🙏🏻
May 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I appreciate the warning. I’ve done my homework and associate and learn from very reputable monastatics. 🙏🏻