RLG206H5 Chapter page 132-134; page 175-178; page 212-216: Week 8
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Rlg214 week 8 textbook notes page 132-134; page 175-178; page 212-216. How to meditate:some practical advice: buddhist text contains advice to help meditators to deal with hindrances that may interfere with their practices, buddhist poet asvaghosa, has advice that the buddha gave to his half brother, Nanda was attached to his beautiful wife and had been living in martial bliss when buddha wanted him to join the sangha. The passages tells us when the buddha takes it upon himself to exhort young. Resolve upon exertion and steadfastness, strength, courage. Recite text that have been taught and teach them to others and think about them yourself. To stay awake you should throw water on your face and look to see how fear, joy, and grief can win out over sleepiness. Bring fear by thinking of the coming of death. Joy by remembering you have embraced dharma. Sorrow by musing upon the boundless suffering that comes with rebirth.
