<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:27:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@loving-kindness/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Died Suddenly | Covid-19, Lockdowns and the Pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those of you who have known me pre-Covid likely know that I was very much against the mRNA vaccines, mandated gene therapy, lockdowns and Government restrictions associated with the Covid-era. It's not]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-126863/@loving-kindness/died-suddenly-or-covid-19-lockdowns-and-the-pandemic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-126863/@loving-kindness/died-suddenly-or-covid-19-lockdowns-and-the-pandemic</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-126863]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:50:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/pBMyo3B2Sao45kGEB1kRY9cJBFGQnrPp2qChGHkgVjzu1y6XFCd4yc3LpPbwNhahSzqXNu3qJWHYoJtXQgeNHPx7qxx3BYhKzTmBmqkgyEB5fQdk4xQWztYkqsfLRCgoR2vWv6U6dbZhw4sXr5GKu9mjqEhW8FiEwGacyU3ejXczYLNr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Goal for 2022/2023. 
The feelings we feel are NOT a result of other ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goal for 2022/2023. The feelings we feel are NOT a result of other people or external circumstances, but we ourselves create our feelings. Craving/Desire/Attachment Leads to discontentment, while]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/rmf6yu50p3y2cvndlp0hj1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/rmf6yu50p3y2cvndlp0hj1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:13:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[## What is Kamma? (karma) 
- #Kamma is the Pali word for #Karma

- The ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Kamma? (karma) #Kamma is the Pali word for #Karma The #NaturalLaw of kamma is covered in all of #Buddha's teachings. The law is true for all beings, everywhere, without exception. Through learning,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/inr40m8q6hf3q4uui6cjnr</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/inr40m8q6hf3q4uui6cjnr</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:59:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e2djmnWWdeMiJ5fRSksBnZZaH28565hyJP8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Feelings of Discontentment 
Pleasurable feelings:
- #Happiness, exc ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feelings of Discontentment Pleasurable feelings: #Happiness, excitement, elation, thrill, exhilaration, euphoria, etc. Painful feelings: Sadness, anger, frustration, irritation, annoyance, guilt, shame,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/tki5pnceh7t136wixwwd2r</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/tki5pnceh7t136wixwwd2r</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 18:49:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[## The Future of the Planet. 
- I don't agree that #ClimateChange is c ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Future of the Planet. I don't agree that #ClimateChange is caused by humans, but I do think we've polluted rivers, oceans, etc. The author mentions how he used to drink water directly from a stream]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/ks05mpkxuthgr70o1ncp0x</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/ks05mpkxuthgr70o1ncp0x</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:22:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e8jpMCv66nMdYc3FRXu6vs3Y6yvpMiCAPAE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## I just watched this video. 
- While laying down in a bed.

I had my ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[I just watched this video. While laying down in a bed. I had my eyes closed, and after the #Video was done, my #Mind was much more relaxed . . this is a fairly long video about @loving-kindness meditation.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/ejpi12562rmy13rv5usp65</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/ejpi12562rmy13rv5usp65</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:58:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dwpDpzH8aH5W3sTEkHfRtaZBRRgAdCbd7GA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Right Speech by David Roylance. 
- Refrain from lying
- Refrain fro ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right Speech by David Roylance. Refrain from lying Refrain from slander Refrain from harsh speech Refrain from frivolous speech Speak at the right time, what is true, what is beneficial, speak gently &]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/tqzgqew2pb3w83kbl2ld0t</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/tqzgqew2pb3w83kbl2ld0t</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:48:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dwqDy3JL7RqdzDJkvLC9xY68cpbfxJyeCn2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Short video by Shunyamurti. 
- #Shunyamurti shares his ideas about  ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short video by Shunyamurti. #Shunyamurti shares his ideas about #Reality He discusses the #Soul, but #Theravada prefers to not identify with anything, not the body, not the mind, and not the idea of souls]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/nt13hiyn51aaeh2mm2v39z</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/nt13hiyn51aaeh2mm2v39z</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:50:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Transcend the Field of Mara (Maya). 
- "Silence is the real teachin ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transcend the Field of Mara (Maya). "Silence is the real teaching" The Real is beyond terms, conceptions & identities P.S. The #NobleEightfoldPath is the way of practice, leading to #Liberation]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/dyy7jbns3sqpx5f75kn43m</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/dyy7jbns3sqpx5f75kn43m</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:35:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e8FHZfuWcb3bGsk1bVu1mYP7mUWiz3vsBJ6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Right Intention by David Roylance 
- #Renunciation: the interest &  ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right Intention by David Roylance #Renunciation: the interest & willingness to let go of unwholesomeness & false beliefs #Non-illwill: not interested in hatred, anger, resentment, etc. #Harmlessness:]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/9haxq1alin2yhwzaqnmwq4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/9haxq1alin2yhwzaqnmwq4</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:17:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eJLBX3z4xBt4ZwRfqMBaQW27QK4kxvBtSXY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2017 is the year that I recognized for myself, through direct experien ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[2017 is the year that I recognized for myself, through direct experience The Universal Truth of Discontentedness I didn't call it that at the time, but the word for it is #Disillusionment . . typical]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/035ywre7cs93mln2w73wq0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/035ywre7cs93mln2w73wq0</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:38:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Right View by David Roylance. 
- Learn, Reflect & Practice to see t ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right View by David Roylance. Learn, Reflect & Practice to see the #Truth for yourself This is the 1st step toward achieving #Enlightenment #TheNobleEightfoldPath The goal is to free the mind from]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/r79ldg0tpyahlw6ba2wh8c</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/r79ldg0tpyahlw6ba2wh8c</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:21:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e5uu68HN9UaaVKKMtEeFsZ34CZnvjx11DiE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Generosity. 
w/out abandoning
- Stinginess as to one's residence
-  ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generosity. w/out abandoning Stinginess as to one's residence Stinginess as to one's family of supporters Stinginess as to one's gains Stinginess as to one's status Ingratitude One is incapable of reaching]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/glsd5jmpra9guj35p12ugm</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/glsd5jmpra9guj35p12ugm</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dusjezr7HVtUEc6JW1LfUmQZJgsteqe2S8N?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Types of Teachers 
- Sadguru is a Teacher, but I'm not sure if he's ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Types of Teachers Sadguru is a Teacher, but I'm not sure if he's led people to true #Liberation It's not for me to know, but I do suspect that the early school of #Buddhism contains more systematic &]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/hyrcqt4hcu3kijqo5ix5w7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/hyrcqt4hcu3kijqo5ix5w7</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:06:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e5WvtCeeHH5sC6kWCNyeTYntEaWNCxG3vTp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Achieving Total & Absolute Freedom 
> @frankbacon shared this with  ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Achieving Total & Absolute Freedom @frankbacon shared this with me I prefer the #Theravada tradition, that describes eliminating craving, anger & ignorance . . for lasting #Peace, #Calmness, #Serenity]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/xsgswyixuky1jzxlitnhg6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/xsgswyixuky1jzxlitnhg6</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:19:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e4ecEzZ58RjMwNQfCpSHW31ThbSMdf86MRp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## The Universal Truth of Non-self 
- The view of personal existence i ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Universal Truth of Non-self The view of personal existence is described as a "fetter" (chain that binds) The physical body (i.e. self image) nor the mind (i.e. self identity) is who you are]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/225ublfcaek8oaijpi05rk</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/225ublfcaek8oaijpi05rk</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:40:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e4JjqFByCFd615m3pFA3SPqhqHWqeEJ6L3G?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Floating for the 1st Time. 
- This is a photo of my son, @zaclucas, ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floating for the 1st Time. This is a photo of my son, @zaclucas, floating in a swimming pool for the 1st time. His friend Keisha is on his right. #Life #Friends #Family]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/4kbfh6h78rizqmp22s1tvr</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/4kbfh6h78rizqmp22s1tvr</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:38:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3ir7X6JSziXvpVG2im2i7nsaAtLF6ZHAbMeJRiN83dkn39sinqoAbJuoU73e7kh6bJgM8A3c4E2jb4ktL7io1VdAkBMGYzadE7W41rwJx3BBntgR4CzUW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Well spoken speech. 
DBuzzers, there are five aspects of well spoke ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well spoken speech. DBuzzers, there are five aspects of well spoken speech. It is spoken at the proper time; What is said is true; It is spoken gently; What is said is beneficial; It is spoken with a mind]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/jbb66ribd66goem7mz3dna</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/jbb66ribd66goem7mz3dna</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:52:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[## Universal Truth. 
Life is fair, but there are Universal Truths:

-  ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal Truth. Life is fair, but there are Universal Truths: Craving. Hatred (anger, etc.). Ignorance. Results in discontentedness, while: #Generosity #Loving-Kindness #Wisdom Leads to #Peace, calmness,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/8hf9hdmej8fimdfyakwap7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/8hf9hdmej8fimdfyakwap7</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:15:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[## What is Enlightenment? 
- A mind that has eliminated craving, anger ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Enlightenment? A mind that has eliminated craving, anger and ignorance It has realized non-self, and has completely dissolved the ego The mind then experiences peace, calmness, serenity &]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/cyjyoq4v1dbvlejl84di2m</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@loving-kindness/cyjyoq4v1dbvlejl84di2m</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loving-kindness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:04:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eBAwTXui8szxiDmAvKjugrVHkNfbUmYLKMp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>