Here’s a 70-min recorded video (203MB .mp4 - Tip: tap-and-hold to “Download link”, or right click to “Save Link As…“).

Topics:

  • Kamma, intention, there is no “group kamma”, is Cult-like Kamma made by individuals?; Definition of cult, look at dynamics seen around the leader (and not doctrine, unless the doctrine contains checks and balances on power), seeing the same person again & again, the Malevolent/Malignant narcissist, characteristics of that leader, “self-righteous” narcissist, communication style, red flags in relationshps, “if you don’t have trust, you’ve got nothing”, choosing a leader who is trustworthy first, and competency takes a back seat to trust


Sutta References:

  • Dhp 183 - taken from Acharya Buddharakkhita:

    “Sabbapāpassa akaraṇaṃ, kusalassa upasampadā; Sacitta pariyo dapanaṃ, etaṃ buddhāna sāsanaṃ“

    To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one’s mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.

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