The following is writing from my partner Eliott. I think its quite helpful so with his permission I post the writing here. For the last 60 days, i have been following Ly’s teachings. I start seeing through the programming of … Continue reading See how your mind works
I respect you, Venerable Monk. May I ask what is the core teaching of Buddha? What can help me cope with extreme suffering? I would like to thank you. Answer:When you are faced with extreme suffering, fully perceive it as … Continue reading The core of the enlightened view that the Buddha taught?
Questioner: Hi Ly, I’ve always wondered this. Body pain is suffering, isn’t it true? (That kind of illness since childhood, the disease cannot be cured. Except for the worry and fear, which is a virtual suffering). So the need to … Continue reading Body pain and Enlightenment
HELLSo you think?There’s a more painful place?than the torment, the deadlock, the suppression of your mind?Do you think there is a more terrible punishment?than the scene of double-hearted life, deceptive to self and others, restless and tense in your head? … Continue reading Heaven vs Hell
As I picked up my eldest son from the airport, our conversation unintentionally delved into the topics of depression and suicide among adolescents. My son, now 14 years old, had previously mentioned a friend who had been diagnosed with depression … Continue reading Talking to my teen son on depression and suicide
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