Perfectionism
Unskillful qualities / Conceit-related / Perfectionism
Part of tag cluster Conceit and guilt in key topic Unskillful Qualities
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Remembering Ajahn Chah Weekend, Session 3 – Apr. 28, 2001

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10. Quote: “I feel incredibly indebted to Ajahn Chah.” — Ajahn Jitindriyā [Gratitude] [Respect for elders] [Ajahn Chah] // [Cultural context] [Language] [Teaching Dhamma] [Goodwill] [Perfectionism]


Metta Retreat, Session 5 – Sep. 13, 2008

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3. “Reflecting on your 35 years in robes, do you have any strong lessons that stand out?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Pasanno] [Monastic life] [Long-term practice] [Discernment] // [Patience ] [Ajahn Chah] [Virtue] [Meditation retreats]

Quote: “Oftentimes we don’t really recognize the goodness that we’re doing.” [Perfectionism] [Judgementalism]

Quote: “Patience isn’t just enduring. It’s being able to be present with experience.” [Direct experience] [Present moment awareness]


Interreligious Retreat-Seminar on Dhamma and Non-duality, Session 5 – Nov. 26, 2023

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1. “What should one consider when looking for a teacher or guru to guide one’s personal journey?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Teachers ] [Mentoring] [Discernment] // [Ajahn Chah] [Determination] [Truth] [Perfectionism] [Personality]

Quote: “I saw many people show up [at Wat Pah Pong] with their list of what they thought a perfect teacher should be....and they would leave.” [Perfectionism]

Quote: “It is only when we are willing to give ourselves to truth or reality that the teacher makes sense.”