Part of an ancient Buddhist formulation describing the components of human experience, the Eighteen Dhatus, the Six Sense Organs are eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind.
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- 248 – Are the Buddha’s Teachings on Renunciation Relevant for Householders? – Part 1The Buddha was pretty clear. If you wanted to experience complete liberation, it was best to leave all worldly things behind: Family, sex, alcohol, fancy food, music, entertainment, frivolity, etc. Why did the Buddha recommend this? Why do fully ordained Buddhist monks and nuns still live this way? Are the Buddha’s teachings on renunciation relevant for householders?
- 198 – Renunciation as an Act of LoveBuddhism is a path of renunciation. Many people assume this means we aim to separate ourselves from the things and beings of the world and work ourselves into a state where we no longer care about them – at least not to the point where it might hurt or upset us. Fortunately, this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Renunciation leaves us much more capable of sincere and open-handed love.
