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The Four Elements of Purification
The details of this discussion include the four Mahabuddha elements in Buddhism: water, earth, fire, and air, each having purifying properties. The earth is essential for renewal and purification, symbolizing our nurturing mother. Compassion and understanding of suffering are central, allowing us to transform pain into love and joy. The practice of mindfulness, conscious breathing, and walking meditation helps to recognize and manage suffering. The community of practice, or sangha, offers powerful collective support. Meditation burns away afflictions such as anger and ignorance. The manual “Touching the Earth, Intimate Conversations with the Buddha” aims at purification and will be available this summer.