Tag cluster: Health
Part of key topic Everyday Life Practice
Includes tags: Health, Exercise, Smoking, Mental illness, Health care, Pandemic



2014 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 6 – Nov. 27, 2014

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9. “Is my understanding of the first noble truth correct in that it doesn’t deny enjoying things in life, but point to their temporary nature and underlying unsatisfaction once enjoyment ceases? Can I be a Buddhist and still enjoy my chocolate?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Noble Truth of Suffering ] [Sensual desire] [Impermanence] [Suffering] [Food]

Quote: “There’s enjoying things and there is having to enjoy things. These are two different things.” [Happiness] [Craving]

Sutta: AN 5.208: Benefits of using toothwoods [Health]


2015 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 1 – Nov. 21, 2015

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7. “I volunteer in hospice and was in attendance for the passing of my parents. I notice vast differences in the way people experience their passage. What can we do, while still alive, to prepare for a peaceful and ‘wakeful’ passing? Other than ‘being present,’ is there anything that can be of benefit to others?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Death] // [Recollection/Death] [Equanimity] [Impermanence] [Sickness] [Idealism] [Compassion] [Generosity]

Sutta: AN 5.57: Five Subjects for Frequent Recollection (Chanting Book translation)

Vinaya: Kd 8.26.8: Qualities of a good nurse. [Monastic life] [Health care]

Story: Ajahn Chah advises Paul Breiter about the limits of spiritual hospice work. [Ajahn Chah] [Paul Breiter] [Buddho mantra] [Fierce/direct teaching]