Secular Buddhism 210 - Right Action
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Aug 4, 2025 Explore the concept of Right Action and its role in the Eightfold Path. A thrilling paragliding mishap serves as a metaphor for the choices we make and their consequences. Discover how unskillful actions stem from craving and delusion. Delve into traditional Buddhist guidelines as practical tools for fostering respect and nurturing relationships. This enlightening journey encourages reflection on our daily decisions, urging us to ask if our actions are truly skillful. Every choice becomes a chance to practice mindfulness and compassion.
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Paragliding Mishap Illustrates Unskillful Action
- A paragliding pilot ignored local advice and tried launching in strong winds, resulting in a difficult and unfun experience.
- His struggles illustrate how unskillful actions can create unnecessary suffering in challenging situations.
Right Action Means Skillful Action
- Right action means skillful or wise action, not morally right or wrong.
- Skillful actions reduce suffering and are like choosing the right tool for the job.
Three Poisons Signal Unskillful Actions
- The three poisons in Buddhism—craving, aversion, and delusion—signal when our actions may be unskillful.
- These poisons can cause us to ignore wise advice and create unnecessary suffering.