Buddhist Geeks

Kenneth Folk on Bill Hamilton

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Apr 19, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Six Realms Teaching Anecdote

  • Kenneth Folk learned the six realms of Buddhism on his first visit with Bill Hamilton in 1988.
  • He uses this teaching to notice which realm he is in throughout daily life and meditation.
ANECDOTE

Bill's Black Widow Non-Killing

  • Bill refused to kill a black widow spider, exemplifying strict adherence to the precept of non-killing.
  • He modeled committed lay Buddhist practice through such compassionate actions.
INSIGHT

Multiple Objects of Mindfulness

  • Bill taught "there's more than one object of mindfulness," meaning you may be mindful of some things but oblivious to others.
  • Being mindful doesn't guarantee awareness of all details, like forgetting your keys.
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