Purpose of the precept against entertainment.

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This is an excerpt from one of our old talks. Talks about the dangers and relative benefits of concentration practices as opposed to the liberating results of the correct meditation of not giving in to the mental defilements or unwholesome states.

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How to practice in the environment that is challenging you.

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Questioning the concept that concentrating on pleasant breath sensations can lead to liberation or achieve any semblance of Nobility.

Suttas references:

https://suttacentral.net/mn108?view=normal&lang=en

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Here is an excerpt from one of our old talks. It addresses the appropriation of self and why the denial of self doesn't lead to wisdom or liberation.

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How to attain the Dhamma with more than just your reasoning or magical beliefs.

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Practice of metta and the root of your aversion.

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What to look for when it comes to structuring your life and surroundings in order to support your Dhamma practice.

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Discussing the wrong views that revolve around the idea of "impermanence"

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When should you keep the Ten Precepts?

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