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Talks about Life from the Buddhist Perspective

Realizing the Value of Life

The value of life depends on how we use our lives. If what we want are positive values, we must use our bodily, verbal, and mental actions to achieve sufficient growth in our morals, character, and humanity.

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What attitude we should have when facing the onslaught of disease

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09 Contemplating the Five Aggregates as Empty in Nature (IV) --- Volition

Volition, in one sense, means the constant change and shifting of our thoughts in time. It marks the Buddhist idea of impermanence and teaches us not to become attached.