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Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro

May 8, 2024
Vinny Ferraro, a Dharma Teacher, discusses alignment, noting practice, redirecting awareness, being an empathetic witness, and ancestral practice. He explores loyalty to suffering, breaking free through compassion, and reflections on community and gratitude in spiritual practice.
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  • Aligning with wisdom involves nurturing wholesome mind states like love and kindness.
  • Redirecting awareness from overwhelming thoughts to physical sensations aids in managing anxiety.

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Technique 1: Alignment

Aligning with wisdom within us involves choosing wisely which mind states to nurture. By discerning the parts of our experience and deciding where to direct our attention, such as Magneto controlling metal steps, we can walk towards wholesome qualities like love and kindness. Embracing the Brahma Viharas, we cultivate elements like compassion and equanimity, leading to transformation.

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