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DOUBT AND THE PATH FORWARD

AI generated image Early in one's practice on The Path to Enlightenment there will be a pollution in the mind known as Doubt. This includes, doubt about: The Buddha

THE TEACHER’S KAMMA

THE TEACHER’S KAMMA Students may experience an interest in being careful with what they say towards their Teacher. This is Moral Concern, and is a result of their

Through the process of learning and emptying the mind, you will attain a purer ...

... and purer mind, thus, a more stable, content, and peaceful existence. Teacher David Roylance #Buddhism #Theravada #Wisdom

Ep. 21 - (Chapter 10) What is Merit?

LEARN - (Chapter 10) What is Merit? Merit is an important teaching to understand as it relates to the path to Enlightenment. Merit is thought of as a unique type

LEARN - (Chapter 10) What is Merit?

LEARN - (Chapter 10) What is Merit? Merit is an important teaching to understand as it relates to the path to Enlightenment. Merit is thought of as a unique type

Ep. 20 - LEARN - Buddhist Chanting (Chanting Instruction & Guidance)

LEARN - Buddhist Chanting (Chanting Instruction & Guidance) LEARN Buddhist Chanting to help ease the mind into meditation prior to starting a meditation session

Ep. 19 - (Chapter 9) - What is Kamma and How Does It Affect Me?

LEARN - (Chapter 9) - What is Kamma and How Does It Affect Me? All of Gotama Buddha’s teachings center on the importance of “not doing any harm”. By doing harm to

Ep. 18 - LEARN - Loving-kindness Meditation - (Eliminating Anger!)

LEARN - Loving-kindness Meditation - (Eliminating Anger!) Learn Loving-kindness Meditation to eliminate anger, frustration, irritation, and other discontent feelings

Ep. 17 - (Chapter 8) - Transforming The Three Poisons: Greed, Hatred, and Delusion

LEARN - (Chapter 8) - Transforming The Three Poisons: Greed, Hatred, and Delusion Gotama Buddha’s teachings to eliminate, greed, hatred, and delusion are known,

Ep. 16 - LEARN - Breathing Mindfulness Meditation - (Meditation Instruction & Guidance)

Gotama Buddha explained that “a pot without a stand is easy to tip over”. The mind is the “pot” and your meditation practice is the “stand”. The mind needs a steady

LEARN - Meditation Guidance (Breathing Mindfulness Meditation)

LEARN - Meditation Guidance (Breathing Mindfulness Meditation) Gotama Buddha explained that “a pot without a stand is easy to tip over”. The mind is the “pot” and

Buddha’s Teaching on Attentive Eyes

Teacher David, I was wondering in Volume 2, Chapter 8 (The Two-Eyed Person), why is there so much importance given to wealth acquiring/creation (one eye), instead

Clarifying Lifespan Prophecy in Pali Canon

Teacher David, In Chapter 37 of Volume 3 in your books series, Gotoma Buddha explains how beings once had a lifespan of 80,000 years but that those beings lifespan

Guidance on Communicating Wisely

Good day Teacher David, I would like some guidance. I have this opportunity to be an independent care giver, apart from an agency. There are some benefits to this

Free of Cost: Personal Discussion

Hello Teacher David, I’m running into problems following the 8 Fold Path in the workplace. I used to be more assertive with everyone at my business. I did not follow

Exploring the Nature of Gender

And what is the nature of gender, why does it even exist? Does gender exist in the non physical realms? Seems like yes, as for example Mara is a non physical being.

Categorizing Desire for Non-Existence

Dear Teacher David, I hope you are doing well. Could you please help me with this question? To which fetter does the desire for non-existence belong? I see that

Obstacles to Reaching Enlightenment

Dear Teacher David, Based on your teaching experience what are like the top 3 or 5 factors that hinder students’ progress? Thank you. Teacher David replies. Hello

Cutting Off Conditioned Pleasant Feelings

Dear Teacher David, Could you please help me with this question? I stopped listening to music for entertainment purposes some months ago, and I've realized that

Cultivate Positivity in All Relationships

I have a question Teacher David. I sometimes enter into relationships that I would characterize as "less than positive." I do this as part of my work for