Viveka (Pali/Skt): seclusion, solitude, singleness (of heart), detachment; discrimination (of thought), discernment.
Seclusion is happiness for one who is content; who has heard the Dhamma and clearly sees.
Freedom from ill-will is happiness in the world, for one harmless towards living beings.
Dispassion is happiness in regard to the world, for one transcending all sense desires.
But the dispelling of the conceit ‘I am’ ~ this is truly the highest happiness.
We received this beautiful video letter of gratitude recently, which touched our hearts deeply. So we wanted to share it here as we feel it represents a universal expression of gratitude and appreciation, which is not about ‘us’, but points to and touches into the deep movement of Love, Truth and Beauty that permeates this … Continue reading Sharing of Gratitude
In this conversation, Samaneri Jayasāra speaks with Erica Bassani from the “Women Awakening Project” on the topic of women’s spirituality; opening to a range of spiritual disciplines; dealing with the current social changes and challenges, and other topics of interest. For more information about the “Women Awakening” project or to support Erica, please see the … Continue reading Women Awakening Conversation
Below is a recent podcast interview with Ayya Jitindriyā on the subject of Buddhism and Psychotherapy. The interviewer is Sol Hanna, from Western Australia, who hosts the Treasure Mountain Podcast. Just click on the image below to link to the podcast platform and listen…
Dear Friends, It is with great sadness that we let you know our dear little Catty, ‘Sumudu’, passed away yesterday (18th Jan.) after a brief illness. The likely cause, it seems, was infection by a paralysis tick. Even though we never found one on her or in the house, the vet said that all the … Continue reading Our Dear ‘Catty’
