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Desire does not cause Suffering – Ajahn Sumedho

“Desire does not cause suffering; the cause of suffering is the grasping of desire…the problem is the grasping of desire not the desire itself. Grasping means being deluded by it, thinking it’s really ‘me’ and ‘mine’: ‘These desires are me’…with personal problems and obsessions, to let go of them is just that much. It is… Continue reading Desire does not cause Suffering – Ajahn Sumedho

North American Aboriginals

Noel Starblanket – First Nations Elder

Excerpt: Starblanket was well-respected in the community and was known for his leadership. He was a two-time national chief of the National Indian Brotherhood, which is now the Assembly of First Nations, and was one of the youngest chiefs in Canada when he was elected at age 24. He also served on the board of the Federation… Continue reading Noel Starblanket – First Nations Elder