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2020-02-09 Refuges, Precepts and Reflections 61:57
Ajahn Sucitto
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We can establish Firm Centre Open Heart as a core way of being. Refuges and precepts offer support as we train to remain awake and attentive outside of retreat. Vows of virtue and morality, when held with firm flexibility, allow wholesome qualities to be transmitted through the open heart.
Dharmagiri :  Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-04 Precepts –Fundamental Principles for Purification 37:20
Ajahn Sucitto
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The heart has tremendous potential for good or bad. We practice to clean up unfortunate effects that get established on it. Principles of respect, restraint and compassion are not only foundations for heart cultivation, but offerings to the world.
Dharmagiri :  Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-02 Understanding the Five Precepts - Meditation 31:15
Mark Nunberg
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Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2020-01-30 talk: taking refuges and precepts 31:56
Jill Shepherd
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Some reflections on taking the three refuges and five ethical precepts, as a way of aligning with our deeper intentions for the New Year
Auckland Insight Meditation

2019-12-13 Sīla – A Vehicle for Happiness 33:39
Ajahn Sucitto
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When we make the intention to keep the precepts, we give ourselves the possibility to steer our own lives rather than being swept up in it. The basic principle is not fear and law but sensitivity and concern. We have the intention to live in an atmosphere of goodwill and respect for all sentient beings.
Wongsanit Ashram, Thailand :  6-Day Residential Retreat with Ajahn Sucitto

2019-12-10 Make the First Effort of the Day with Wisdom and Persistence 16:12
Ajahn Sucitto
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Take the opportunity when you begin your day to turn away from unskillful states and start putting down the seeds for skillful states. Committing to precepts and recollecting Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha bring mental firmness. Breathing and chanting bring physical vitality and brightness. This builds up the reserves of wisdom and vitality to sustain you through the day.
Wongsanit Ashram, Thailand :  6-Day Residential Retreat with Ajahn Sucitto

2019-12-07 Preparing the Heart and Mind for Practice 63:48
Ajahn Sucitto
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An explanation of the opening rituals: what offering respect to the Triple Gem means; what the shrine offerings represent; how the precepts support our intention to train. Closes with the exhortation to make an effort with friendliness.
Wongsanit Ashram, Thailand :  6-Day Residential Retreat with Ajahn Sucitto

2019-10-02 The Five Great Gifts 50:21
Kittisaro
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Beginning s month-long retreat. Aligning with refuge. The five great gifts of undertaking the five precepts. Not being in a hurry.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  October 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-08-24 03 talk: sila or ethical conduct as an aspect of generosity 41:51
Jill Shepherd
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An overview of the five training precepts in their positive and negative expressions, and how the commitment to ethical conduct is a form of generosity to oneself and others
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Freedom Here and Now

2019-06-20 First Day Morning Instructions, Precepts and Taking Refuge 59:25
Kamala Masters
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Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  People of Color Retreat

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