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*What actually is a Dhamma journey?  * Should I adhere to the rituals and doctrines of specific Buddhist schools, or should I concentrate solely on early Buddhism, the foundation of school Buddhism? *Are there any essential components that comprise my Dhamma practice, or can one develop their own approach to practicing the Dhamma? -I prefer listening to dhamma to chanting. I prefer meditating to listening to Dhamma. What should be the correct manner or blueprint for all Dhamma practitioners to follow in this regard? * What is the required level of Right Effort?? Is Right Effort an effortless effort? Too much care for the dhamma practice causes laziness.  * Which dhamma journey is the most smooth and balanced? Sona Story (AN 6.55) “ye kho keci bhagavato sāvakā āraddhavīriyā viharanti, ahaṁ tesaṁ aññataro.  Atha ca pana me na anupādāya āsavehi cittaṁ vimuccati, saṁvijjanti kho pana me kule bhogā  sakkā bhogā ca bhuñjituṁ puññāni ca kātuṁ. Yannūnāhaṁ sikkhaṁ paccakkhāya hīnāyāvattitvā bho

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  1. What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is an approach for treating mental health issues by talking with a psychologist, psychiatrist or another mental health provider. It also is known as talk therapy, counseling, psychosocial therapy or, simply, therapy.   (Mayo Clinic) * PLT (Past Life Therapy)  2. The entire Buddha's teaching is a form of therapy. (Noble Eightfold Path) -Can we consider the Buddha to be the greatest psychologist?  -Can we consider the Buddha to be the greatest physician (therapist) of all time?  -What is the disorder/disease that the Buddha identified and taught us about? -What is the therapy for that disorder/illness? - What are the techniques for healing that can be used? - Why is it necessary to cure ourselves of that ailment or disorder? 3. Primary Suttas for Understanding the Therapeutic Nature of Buddhist Teachings - Dhammacakkpppavattna Sutta   (SN 56.11) - Saccavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 141) - Sallekha Sutta (MN 8)  (4 ways to practice therapy) Here, Sllekha

 

 

 

  All Buddhists meditate. All Buddhists are vegetarians. All Buddhists are pacifists. Buddhism is both a philosophy and a religion.  Buddhism is athiesitc.  Learning Dhamma from commentaries and Abhidhamma.  All spiritual traditions, Buddhism included, are different paths to the same mountaintop. Buddhism is pessimistic. Impermanence Has Only a Negative Connotation. Buddhism Is a Form of Nihilism. Buddhist Ethics Are Based on Moral Judgments of Good and Bad. Buddhist Ethics Are Based on Obedience to Laws. Buddhist Ethics Are Humanistic — Just Avoid Harming Others. Buddhist Practice Means Merely Doing a Ritual Not combining study and practice. 

 

 

 

 

 

  15 Skillful Habits Sakko (talented) Ujū (straight) Sūjū (more straight) Sūvaco (being open to good advice) Mudu (soft-hearted) Anatimānī (humble) Santussako (content) Subharo (easily supportable) Appakicco (create time for the necessary) Sallahukavutti (simple life) Santindriyo (calmed senses)  Nipako (rise to an occasion)  Appagabbho (non-aggresive) Kulesu ananugiddho (not seizing to individuals of groups of people) Na ca khuddamācare kiñci,Yena viññū pare upavadeyyuṁ (not get blamed by wise people) Unlimited Practice of Metta 1. Strength and Size | Verse 4  Ye keci pāṇa bhūtatthi tasā vā thāvarā vā anavasesā Dīghā vā ye mahantā vā majjhamā rassakāṇukathūlā 2. Other Manifestations (visibility, distance, Rebirth seeking) | Verse 5 Diṭṭhā vā yeva addiṭṭhā ye ca dūre vasanti avidūre Bhūtā vā sambhavesī vā sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā 3. Deception, Ill-will, anger, and harm (metta practice in those evil events) | Verse 6 Na paro paraṃ nikubbetha nātimaññetha katthaci naṃ kañ

 

 

  1. Sensual pleasures ( kāmā ) 2. Discontent ( arati ) 3. Hunger and thirst ( khuppipāsā ) 4. Craving ( taṇhā ) 5. Sloth and torpor ( thinamiddha ) 6. Fear ( bhīrū ) 7. Doubt ( vicikicchā ) 8. Conceit and ingratitude ( makkho thambho ) 9. Gain, renown, and honor, falsely received ( lābho siloko sakkāro,micchāladdho ca yo yaso)     10. Self-exaltation and disparaging others  ( yo cattānaṁ samukkaṁse,pare ca avajānati ) Sutta Nipata 3.2