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When the generous lay supporter of the Buddha, Anathapindika, was ill near the end of his life, he was visited by the renowned monk Sariputta who offered him what was then considered an advanced training (for lay people anyway) on not clinging. In this talk, we will explore and discuss this teaching and compare it with some other teachings in a similar vein. You are welcome to read the sutta ahead of time (Majjhima Nikaya 143), although that is certainly not required.
Through stories and personal experience, Walt describes how wisdom is cultivated and how it benefits our lives and the lives of others. He also speaks about the relationship of wisdom and insight.
Here are a few points that were mentioned in this talk:
- Detailed sutta for this talk: Majjhima Nikāya 19: Two Kinds of Thought
- The non-profit Buddhist Pathways Prison Project
- The book Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out
- The documentary The Abolitionists Series
- There are several reading lists if you search the internet, for example 10 Books About Race To Read …
- Shirley Weber’s (D-San Diego) AB3121 will establish a task force to develop reparations for African Americans.
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This talk topic is based on Chapter 24 on Craving in The Dhammapada.
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