Apramāda

Buddhist perspectives on society and culture

Apramāda

Buddhist perspectives on
society and culture

By Advayacitta

Patterns from the Past

24 December 2022

Posted in: Buddhism, Psychology

Ratnaguna interviews Advayacitta about how recognising and transcending various patterns from the past is an important aspect of psychological and spiritual development.

The piece of music Ratnaguna mentions towards the end of the interview is Le Reveil des Oiseaux (The Awakening of the Birds) by Oliver Messiaen. (8) Messiaen: Le Réveil des oiseaux – YouTube

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