Dear Friends, There’s a reason sila is a practice rather than a set of rules – it’s a way we can explore where we can grow and cultivate. When you reflect on sila, maybe you’re like me – I tend to notice many of the ways I fall short. To counteract this negativity bias, it’s also important to… Read More »
Dear Friends, In a course on the eightfold path I took with BCIMS a couple years ago, the reflection document included this reminder: “the practice of Right Livelihood is not an effort to live up to an externally imposed set of rules in order to not be shamed, but an ongoing inquiry into how to better align with… Read More »
Dear Friends, The fifth factor of the eightfold path is usually translated as right (or wise) livelihood. This can look at not only how we earn a living, but also how we support ourselves in the world, how we conduct ourselves, and how we use resources. This can also include our family responsibilities of raising children or taking… Read More »
