Ep. 609 - (Foundation in The Path to Enlightenment) What is Merit? and Continued Support on The Path to Enlightenment

(Foundation in The Path to Enlightenment) What is Merit? and Continued Support on The Path to Enlightenment Participate in this course in-person or online. Details available at this link. https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/courses-retreats-in-chiang-mai-thai --------- What is Merit? Merit is an important Teaching to understand as it relates to The Path to Enlightenment. Merit is thought of as a unique type of wholesome Kamma. A Practitioner would be unable to attain Enlightenment without understanding "What is Merit?" and without producing merit. David will help you understand what is merit, why it is beneficial, and how to create merit. Continued Support on The Path to Enlightenment Continued support and guidance is available to all Students beyond this retreat through books, audiobooks, videos, podcasts, online/in-person classes or retreats, online community, and personal guidance - offered openly and freely to all. You can gain access to these resources using this link. https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/ ---------- FOUNDATION IN THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT - MEDITATION PRACTITIONER COURSE (30-HOURS) This course focuses on guiding Students in developing a solid foundation in The Teachings and practices of Gotama Buddha. Students will learn how to establish a “life practice” based on independent observation of Gotama Buddha’s Teachings. Students will be guided in how to acquire wisdom through learning and practicing The Teachings to liberate the mind on The Path to attaining Enlightenment. At the conclusion of this course, Students will have a theoretical foundation to start integrating and applying these Teachings in daily life to include a consistent meditation practice to eliminate discontent feelings from the mind such as sadness, anger, frustration, irritation, annoyance, guilt, shame, fears, boredom, loneliness, shyness, jealousy, resentment, stress, anxiety, etc. Teachings & Discussions (Dhamma Talks) - Life Story of Gotama Buddha - Enlightenment: What is “Enlightenment”? - The Four Noble Truths: Establishing Right View - The Eight Fold Path: The Path for All Humans to Enlightenment - Transforming The Three Poisons: Craving, Anger, and Ignorance - The Five Precepts: A Householder's Guide to Daily Practice - What is Kamma and How Does It Affect Me? - What is Merit? - Meditation: Developing Your Practice - Buddhist Temple Tour Meditation Practice - Meditation Instruction: Breathing Mindfulness Meditation - Meditation Positions: Seated, Lying, Standing, and Walking Position - Buddhist Chanting in Pali (There are no prerequisites for this course.) Learn more: ⁠https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/courses-retreats-in-chiang-mai-thai⁠⁠⁠ ​ Calendar Events View of Classes, Courses, and Retreats (In-person and Online) ⁠⁠https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/eventscalendar⁠⁠ ——- Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The Buddha Dedicated to the education of Gotama Buddha's Teachings to attain Enlightenment. https://www.BuddhaDailyWisdom.com (See our website for online learning, courses, and retreats.) Group Learning Program - LIVE Interactive Online Classes, Book, Audiobook, Videos, Podcast and Personal Guidance https://bit.ly/GroupLearningProgram | The Words of The Buddha - Pali Canon in English Study Group https://bit.ly/PaliCanonStudyGroup FREE Book - Developing a Life Practice: The Path That Leads to Enlightenment https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/freebuddhabooks Facebook: https://bit.ly/DailyWisdom-Facebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/DailyWisdom-Youtube Podcast: https://bit.ly/DailyWisdom-Podcast Support our efforts to share The Teachings of Gotama Buddha with you and worldwide for all people using this link. https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/supportbuddha