Sense restraint

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ShanYin
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Re: Sense restraint

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What about video games? Should these be given up as part of the eightfold path?
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confusedlayman
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Re: Sense restraint

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ShanYin wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:52 pm What about video games? Should these be given up as part of the eightfold path?
yes ..
I may be slow learner but im at least learning...
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NuanceOfSuchness
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Re: Sense restraint

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sunnat wrote: ↑Mon May 04, 2020 12:17 am Is it possible to turn the tv off and give it away to someone, or throw it away?
Yes, throw that thing! :jedi:
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Re: Sense restraint

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One has to contemplate the drawbacks of bad behavior and the benefits of virtue. Contemplating one becomes willing to exert effort. When exerting effort one gets satisfaction from it. After that point it is about having a well-rounded practice and being content with the progress.
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