Triple Gem of the North Sathi

Accepting others for who they are is a fundamental lesson we learn as our relationships grow and change, but what do we do when the demands of acceptance become too heavy for us? In this episode, Bhante Sathi discusses how to recognize limitations, the balance of acceptance versus self-protection, and the spread of negative characteristics that follow unmindful acceptance. We may have to accept the conditions we cannot change, but we can certainly better the things we can.

We have all said or done something we regret, but how do we live with that guilt? In this episode, Bhante Sathi discusses the importance of gaining wisdom through remorse and taking responsibility for our mistakes while appreciating personal growth through them.

Ever feel like you're being treated like a doormat when you should be recognized for your compassion? In this episode, Bhante Sathi discusses the difference between showing compassion and allowing people to take advantage of you. He also discusses the role of humbleness, the importance of combining wisdom with compassion, and the skillfulness needed to maintain compassion in stressful situations along with using wisdom to establish healthy boundaries in your relationships.

In this episode, Bhante Sathi lists and discusses the five qualities of spiritual development and maturity to help enhance your daily life.

In this episode, Bhante Sathi discusses the practice of maintaining a neutral mind and the heavy impact of claiming ownership of our perceptions and emotions.

The mind has trained itself to cling to things we hold dear, providing us with many challenges of letting go to experience mental liberation. In this episode, Bhante Sathi explains the nature of the mind regarding clinging and the impact such attachments have on experiences and memories.