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Nov 19, 2022 1 hr 6 min

Turning Around Dissatisfaction | Aaron | 10.18.22

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Aaron and Dhammarato talk about emerging from self-criticism and doubt through practice of the noble eightfold method. #doubt #dissatisfaction #suffering See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAr7d9yGr74 Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome. ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends, hang out, or volunteer—join our Discord Sangha. Everyone is welcome. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY 00:00:00 Criticism and rules (silabbattaparamasa); bonding and development 00:03:53 Becoming a dumb animal; catching our criticism of ourselves and others 00:08:12 Friendship and morality; enjoyment and learning 00:12:59 We don’t put up with dissatisfaction - we turn it around 00:17:54 The critical mind is obstructed, hindered, unwholesome — gladden the mind 00:23:16 Don’t dwell in the dukkha, turn to sukha; mind is the forerunner 00:28:08 Thinking straight; cleaning the alarm clock 00:34:06 Practice in seclusion first; anything can happen 00:36:22 Nobles help us to grow 00:38:38 The noble eightfold method; opportunities to grow 00:45:52 Just enough effort is right noble effort; back to comfort, security and safety 00:54:31 Wholesome thoughts; gladdening the mind 00:55:51 Three skills circle around each other 00:57:24 The mathematics of the Dhamma - no less than, greater than, or equal to 01:00:35 Nowhere to go; nothing to do; the work is done

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