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The race to build superintelligence is producing models that keep getting better at objective problems, but not at behaving like actual people. Joon Sung Park, founder and CEO of Simile and creator of Stanford's "Smallville" generative agents study, argues that simulating human society requires a fundamentally different kind of model. He frames today's frontier models as the "CPU of intelligence"—rational, superhuman at problems with right answers—and Simile as creating the "GPU of intelligence," built to encode the diversity of people's values, preferences, and tastes. It simulated 1,000 Americans and predicted their behavior 85% as accurately as people reproduce their own answers. CVS uses it for concept testing; some customers simulate their own earnings calls. Joon's larger bet: a "CERN of human society" that could one day model bank runs, climate cooperation, or the early signals of a collapsing democracy. Hosted by Sonya Huang, Sequoia Capital
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44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.Margaret was born in Hungary, though the Saxon royal stock and was married to Malcom III, King of Scotland. Her long reign of thirty years was illustrious for her inexhaustible charity to the poor. She died A.D. 1093 and is honoured among the Patrons of Scotland.
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(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) In the Simile of the Cloth sutta, the Buddha describes liberation as going beyond mere "purity" to an inner freedom from mental limitation.
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(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) In the Simile of the Cloth sutta, the Buddha describes liberation as going beyond mere "purity" to an inner freedom from mental limitation.
(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) We often hope something outside us will do the purifying for us. The Buddha gently redirects: we need to do the inner work. This talk is based in the Simile of the Cloth sutta (MN7) and explores what that inner purification actually requires, and how wisdom makes it possible.
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(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) We often hope something outside us will do the purifying for us. The Buddha gently redirects: we need to do the inner work. This talk is based in the Simile of the Cloth sutta (MN7) and explores what that inner purification actually requires, and how wisdom makes it possible.
Quante volte al giorno si dice «va bene»? Per accordarsi, per accettare, per riempire il silenzio — sembra la soluzione per tutto. Il problema è che usare sempre la stessa espressione suona ripetitivo e artificioso. In italiano esistono alternative molto più naturali e precise, ognuna adatta a un contesto diverso. Smettila di Dire Sempre "Va Bene" Alternative per Esprimere Accordo e Conferma Quando qualcuno dice qualcosa e si è d'accordo, invece del solito «va bene» si può ricorrere a queste espressioni. 1. Certo! / Certamente! Si usa per confermare qualcosa in modo deciso e leggermente formale. È perfetto quando si vuole trasmettere sicurezza e professionalità. «Possiamo vederci alle tre?» — «Certo! Ti aspetto al bar.» «Hai capito le istruzioni?» — «Certamente, nessun problema.» 2. Esatto! / Esattamente! Perfetto quando qualcuno ha capito o detto qualcosa nel modo giusto. È come dire: «hai centrato il punto». «Quindi dobbiamo prendere il treno delle otto?» — «Esatto! Quello è il più veloce.» «La riunione è stata spostata a venerdì?» — «Esattamente, hai capito bene.» 3. Giusto! / Già! Molto informale, tipico del parlato quotidiano. «Già» in particolare esprime un accordo quasi pensieroso, come se si stesse elaborando ciò che si è appena sentito. «Roma è la capitale d'Italia.» — «Giusto! Me lo ero dimenticato.» «Domani è lunedì.» — «Già... e ho ancora mille cose da fare.» 4. Senza Dubbio / Indubbiamente Più formale, usato per esprimere un accordo forte e convinto. In una conversazione tra amici può suonare eccessivamente serio — meglio riservarlo a contesti professionali o quando si vuole dare particolare peso alle proprie parole. «La pizza napoletana è la migliore del mondo.» — «Senza dubbio! Non si discute.» «Questo progetto richiede molto lavoro.» — «Indubbiamente, ma ne vale la pena.» Alternative per Accettare o Approvare Qualcosa Quando qualcuno propone qualcosa e si accetta, queste espressioni sono molto più efficaci del generico «va bene». 5. D'Accordo! La sostituzione più diretta e naturale di «va bene». Funziona in quasi tutti i contesti — formali e informali — ed è l'espressione che i madrelingua usano più spesso al suo posto. «Ci vediamo sabato per studiare insieme?» — «D'accordo! A che ora?» «Ti va di mangiare la pizza stasera?» — «D'accordo, ma la pago io questa volta!» 6. Perfetto! Quando non si accetta soltanto, ma si è anche soddisfatti della proposta. È come dire: «non si sarebbe potuto organizzare meglio». «Ho prenotato il ristorante per le otto.» — «Perfetto! Non vedo l'ora.» «Il documento è pronto, te lo mando adesso.» — «Perfetto, grazie mille.» 7. Ottimo! Simile a «perfetto», ma con un tono leggermente più formale o professionale. Si sente spesso in ufficio o in contesti accademici. «Ho finito il rapporto in anticipo.» — «Ottimo lavoro! Puoi mandarmelo?» «Ho trovato una soluzione al problema.» — «Ottimo! Spiegami tutto.» 8. Benissimo! Un po' più caloroso ed emotivo rispetto a «ottimo». È il superlativo di «bene» — trasmette calore e partecipazione genuina. «Ho superato l'esame d'italiano!» — «Benissimo! Lo sapevo che ce la facevi!» «Posso portare il dolce alla cena?» — «Benissimo, tutti ti adoreranno!» Alternative Entusiaste Quando «va bene» sarebbe troppo poco e si vuole esprimere vera soddisfazione o gioia. 9. Fantastico! / Magnifico! / Meraviglioso! Tre espressioni potentissime per trasmettere entusiasmo autentico. Attenzione però: usarle troppo spesso le svuota di significato. Meglio tenerle per i momenti davvero speciali. «Ti regalo un viaggio a Napoli per il tuo compleanno.» — «Fantastico! Quando si parte?» «Ho trovato i biglietti per il concerto.» — «Meraviglioso! Pensavo fossero esauriti.» 10. Che Bello! / Che Notizia! Più colloquiale, usato soprattutto quando si riceve una buona notizia inaspettata. È spontaneo e genuino — tipicamente italiano. «Mia sorella aspetta un bambino!» — «Che bello! Quando nasce?» «Ho trovato lavoro finalmente!» — «Che notizia! Sono così contenta per te!» 11. Evviva! / Finalmente! «Evviva» è una pura esclamazione di gioia — quasi un piccolo festeggiamento con le parole. «Finalmente» si usa invece quando si aspettava qualcosa da lungo tempo: si sente tutta la pazienza accumulata. «Domani non lavoro!» — «Evviva! Andiamo al mare?» «Hanno riaperto quel ristorante che amavamo.» — «Finalmente! Ci prenoto subito un tavolo.» Alternative con Rassegnazione o Pazienza Quando si accetta qualcosa senza esserne entusiasti, l'italiano offre espressioni molto efficaci — e a volte persino teatrali — per comunicarlo. 12. Se Non C'è Alternativa... / Se Non Si Può Fare Altrimenti... Per accettare qualcosa con rassegnazione elegante. Il tono comunica chiaramente: «non è quello che si voleva, ma cosa si può fare?» «Dobbiamo alzarci alle cinque di mattina per prendere il treno.» — «Se non c'è alternativa... metterò tre sveglie.» «La riunione è spostata a sabato mattina.» — «Se non si può fare altrimenti, ci sarò.» 13. Pazienza! / Poco Male! «Pazienza» si usa quando qualcosa non è come si vorrebbe, ma lo si accetta con serenità — quasi con filosofia. «Poco male» si usa invece quando il problema non è grave: è come dire «non è la fine del mondo». «Non riesco a venire alla tua festa, mi dispiace.» — «Pazienza! Ci vedremo un'altra volta.» «Il treno ha dieci minuti di ritardo.» — «Poco male, ho il mio libro.» 14. Dai, Va Bene lo Stesso / In Fondo Va Bene Per accettare qualcosa con un tono rilassato e senza drammi. «Dai» in apertura di frase ammorbidisce tutto — è una piccola concessione informale che segnala disponibilità senza entusiasmo. «Il caffè è finito, c'è solo il tè.» — «Dai, va bene lo stesso. Prendo il tè.» «Il ristorante era pieno, andiamo in pizzeria?» — «In fondo va bene — la pizza mi piace anche di più!» Riepilogo: Quando Usare Quale Espressione SituazioneEspressioni consigliateAccordo deciso o formaleCerto, Certamente, Senza dubbio, IndubbiamenteConfermare che qualcuno ha capito beneEsatto, Esattamente, GiustoAccordo informale e pensierosoGià, GiustoAccettare una propostaD'accordo, Perfetto, Ottimo, BenissimoEsprimere entusiasmo per una buona notiziaFantastico, Meraviglioso, Che bello, EvvivaSollievo dopo una lunga attesaFinalmenteAccettazione con rassegnazionePazienza, Poco male, Se non c'è alternativaAccettazione rilassata e informaleDai va bene lo stesso, In fondo va bene Domande Frequenti Qual È la Differenza tra "Perfetto" e "Ottimo"? Entrambe esprimono approvazione, ma «perfetto» ha un tono più personale e soddisfatto — si usa quando si è contenti di come stanno le cose. «Ottimo» è leggermente più formale e si sente spesso in contesti professionali o accademici, come risposta a un risultato o a una prestazione. Si Può Ancora Usare "Va Bene"? Sì, «va bene» è corretto e naturale — il problema nasce quando viene usato in modo automatico per qualsiasi situazione. Avere a disposizione alternative più precise permette di scegliere l'espressione più adatta al contesto, rendendo il proprio italiano più ricco e credibile. Quando Si Usa "Pazienza" e Quando "Poco Male"? «Pazienza» si usa quando si accetta qualcosa di spiacevole con serenità, spesso con una sfumatura di rassegnazione consapevole. «Poco male» si usa invece quando il problema è oggettivamente lieve — è come dire che non c'è motivo di preoccuparsi. Queste Espressioni Funzionano Sia nel Parlato che nello Scritto? La maggior parte funziona in entrambi i contesti. Alcune — come «già», «dai va bene lo stesso» o «evviva» — sono tipiche del parlato informale e suonerebbero fuori luogo in un testo scritto formale. Altre — come «certamente», «indubbiamente» o «d'accordo» — si adattano bene anche alla comunicazione scritta professionale. Se stai imparando a variare il tuo italiano, non fermarti qui — continua con l'articolo dedicato alle alternative a 'sono in ritardo'. Accedi a siti e contenuti italiani da qualsiasi parte del mondo e in totale sicurezza con NordVPN! 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(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) Drawing on the Buddha's Simile of the Cloth (MN7), this talk explores how greed, aversion, and delusion stain the mind and obscure clear seeing. We look at how these defilements manifest in meditation and everyday experience, and how to meet them with awareness rather than resistance.
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(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) Drawing on the Buddha's Simile of the Cloth (MN7), this talk explores how greed, aversion, and delusion stain the mind and obscure clear seeing. We look at how these defilements manifest in meditation and everyday experience, and how to meet them with awareness rather than resistance.
(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) An introduction to the retreat theme of Awakening the Pure Heart.
The Simile of the Driverless Bus read out by a lay disciple. Extract from "Emptiness and Stillness - A Tribute to Ajahn Brahm". Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube
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(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) An introduction to the retreat theme of Awakening the Pure Heart.
I Led Zeppelin plagiatori seriali? Ecco alcune curiosità a riguardo del grande gruppo rock. Se un brano è un successo mondiale, state certi che qualcuno di diverso dall'autore che l'ha portato in vetta ne rivendicherà la paternità.I casi eclatantiFu così per My Sweet Lord di George Harrison (1970) contro He's So Fine delle Chiffons (1962). Per Ghostbusters di Ray Parker Jr. (1984) contro I Want a New Drug di Huey Lewis and the News (1984). Per Ice Ice Baby di Vanilla Ice (1989) contro Under Pressure, di Queen e David Bowie (1981). Per Surfin' U.S.A. dei Beach Boys (1963) contro Sweet Little Sixteen di Chuck Berry (1958).
Can you believe it! Six years ago I started this podcast at the height of COVID on a complete whim. Never thought I'd be doing this for more than a few weeks let alone six freaking years! And what a way to celebrate by bringing back my first-ever guest, Staunton, Va.-based singer-songwriter Scott Miller. Scott cut his teeth in the mid-90s during the burgeoning alt.country or no-depression or insurgent country scene that never truly got off the ground. Signed to country legend Steve Earle's E-Squared Label, Scott's band the V-Roys released two dynamite albums before the band split and Scott started his prolific solo career. In this episode, Scott catches us up on what he's been up to since he last joined awhile ago. We talk about his latest single the ingenious Like a Simile from his forthcoming new record. Scott also touches on a new vinyl-only compilation album and dishes on how he balances his music career with his life on his Shenandoah Valley farm. So sit back and welcome Scott Miller back to For Songs!
AI Twins and the Future of Research The Experience Strategy Podcast Episode Overview Two Wall Street Journal articles are making waves in the market research world — one asking whether AI can replace human research participants, and another profiling a teenage-founded startup called Aura that's already attracted McDonald's and EY. Dave, Joe, and Aransas bring their combined decades of consumer research experience to the question everyone in insights is quietly asking: is this the end of primary research, or the beginning of something more powerful? What We Cover The two WSJ articles at the center of this conversation The first covers Simile, a startup building agentic AI twins modeled on real people for polling and market research. The second profiles Aura, a company founded by people younger than Aransas's high schooler, betting that AI bots can predict human behavior better than humans themselves. Dave's evolving reaction — Worry, skepticism, and then possibility His first instinct was worry. Stone Mantel has built its practice on deep consumer research, and the promise of AI twins that can answer with 0.5% accuracy at first felt wrong. But the more he sat with it, the more he saw a useful analogy: flight simulators. Simulators serve a real purpose as long as everyone is clear they are not the same as flying the actual plane. The critical flaw in current AI twin models Both Dave and Joe land on the same problem independently: AI twins are built on static preferences and demographic profiles. They treat people as if behavior is fixed — "this is how soccer moms respond" — when the entire premise of situational research is that behavior shifts with context. What mode is the person in? What situation are they navigating? Those questions are not being asked. Joe puts it plainly: they didn't ask anything about modes. Where AI twins might actually work well Trend prediction and aggregate market analysis are reasonable use cases. If you want to know whether fruit-flavored tea is about to have a moment, AI models scanning historical purchasing data and cultural signals can probably get you there. The harder problem — and the more valuable one — is understanding what a specific person cares about in a specific moment, and that requires something current AI twins are not equipped to provide. What AI twins could become with better design Dave raises an intriguing possibility: after completing primary research with a real consumer, could that data become the seed for ongoing simulation and modeling? Not as a replacement for the research, but as a way to extend its value across time and decisions. He also flags the bias risk — every feedback loop that improves AI accuracy may also drift it further from the original human signal. Joe's Wall-E scenario The Terminator isn't Joe's fear. Wall-E is. Personal language models hanging out in your Alexa, learning everything you say and do, eventually making purchasing decisions on your behalf — and research shifting to focus on the PLM rather than the person. The result: consumers with no agency, led entirely by AI intermediaries and the consumer goods companies they serve. The consent problem CBS claimed 400,000 people opted in to being replicated as AI twins. Aransas is skeptical — and direct. That was some very fine print. Companies building AI twin programs need to be serious about how they are collecting this data, not just technically compliant. Key Idea If AI can actually predict behavior change, it is no longer a tool — it is strategy. That quote, attributed to a Coca-Cola executive in the second article, captures what is at stake. Dave frames it through the lens of superpowers: AI gives companies the ability to do things they could not do otherwise. The question is whether the thing they are doing actually reflects how real humans behave. Continue the Conversation Join Dave, Joe, and Aransas on The Experience Strategist Substack to go deeper on this episode's themes.
March 29, 2026 MN7 Vatthupama Sutta -The Simile of the Cloth The many different kinds of impurities that defile the mind are compared to a dirty cloth. When the mind is clean we find joy, which leads to states of higher consciousness. Finally, the Buddha rejects the Brahmanical notion that purity comes from bathing in sacred rivers.
DAY 128: The Simile of Light Welcome to the Gospel in a Year on the Catholic Sprouts Podcast. In this episode we are reading Luke 11:29-54 To get the most out of this journey through the Gospels, we suggest you PRINT THE GOSPEL IN A YEAR NOTEBOOK. It's free and ready for you right here --> http://catholicsprouts.com/the-gospels-in-a-year-on-the-catholic-sprouts-podcast Thank you for joining us! Come Lord Jesus!
Ajahn Brahm describes why he bows to Buddha statues (and sometimes Jesus' statues) with a series of stories about the qualities he admires in the Buddha: virtue, stillness, and kindness. He then answers audience questions about choosing a meaningful life and finding meaning in the life we have. This teaching was given during Ajahn Brahm's UK visit to Anukampa, at Thames Buddhist Vihara on the 17th of June 2025. Sutta reference: MN 27: The Shorter Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant's Footprint (Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta) https://suttacentral.net/mn27/en/bodh... Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaNtcbIPQBU&t=2s Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Donations to Anukampa are welcome, please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube
In a class that combines suttas and personal stories, Ajahn Brahm discusses a simile comparing steps along the path to Enlightenment to seven types of people who have fallen in water. He then references a second sutta about the “jhanagami” shortcut and tells stories of two famous non-returners, one of whose stories dispels the myth that the Buddha was perfect even in previous lives. This is part of a series of teachings for the "Living in Harmony with the World" weekend retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK, Oxford, November 2025. Sutta references: AN 7.15: A Simile with Water https://suttacentral.net/an7.15/en/su... AN 3.94: Autumn https://suttacentral.net/an3.94/en/su... SN 6.1: The Appeal of the Divinity (Brahmā Sahampati) https://suttacentral.net/sn6.1/en/suj... MN 81: Ghaṭīkāra Sutta https://suttacentral.net/mn81/en/suja... Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gESTtqPmF78&t=1s Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Donations to Anukampa are welcome, please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube
Hai mai sentito un italiano arrabbiarsi e pensato: "Ma cosa sta dicendo?!" In questa guida scoprirai le parolacce italiane più comuni, capirai quando vengono usate e imparerai a sostituirle con alternative educate perfette per contesti formali, lavorativi o semplicemente quando vuoi essere più gentile. 5 Espressioni Volgari Italiane Comuni e i loro Eufemismi 1. Cazzo - La Più Versatile Partiamo dalla più versatile di tutte: "cazzo". Questa parola si riferisce letteralmente all'organo sessuale maschile, ma nella pratica quotidiana ha perso quasi completamente questo significato e viene usata come esclamazione universale in moltissime situazioni diverse. Quando Si Usa? Sorpresa: "Cazzo! Non ci credo!" — Esprime stupore di fronte a qualcosa di inaspettato. Dolore: Quando ti fai male al piede → "Cazzo!" — Una reazione istintiva al dolore fisico. Frustrazione: "Ma che cazzo sta succedendo?" — Esprime confusione e irritazione. Ammirazione: "Cazzo, che bella macchina!" — Paradossalmente, può esprimere entusiasmo positivo. Rabbia: "Ma che cazzo vuoi?!" — Usata per respingere qualcuno con irritazione. Come vedi, è un vero e proprio "coltellino svizzero" delle parolacce: si adatta praticamente a ogni emozione! Le Alternative Cortesi AlternativaLivello di FormalitàNoteCavolo!UniversaleLa più comune e sicura in ogni contestoAccidenti!Formale/InformalePerfetta in ogni situazioneAccipicchia!InformaleUn po' antiquata, ma simpaticaCapperi!InformaleUsata soprattutto al Centro-NordPerbacco!FormaleMolto elegante, quasi letterariaMannaggia!InformaleTipica del Sud Italia, molto espressivaCribbio!RegionaleUsata in Emilia-RomagnaCacchio!InformaleVicinissima all'originale, ma meno volgareDiamine!FormaleRaffinata e appropriataUrca!InformaleInformale ma innocuaPorca miseria!UniversaleMolto comune e socialmente accettata Consiglio: "Cavolo" è la tua scelta più sicura. Funziona sempre, ovunque e con chiunque! 2. Vaffanculo - L'Espressione Italiana Più Famosa al Mondo La famosa espressione che tutto il mondo conosce grazie ai film italiani: "Vaffanculo" è una contrazione di "va' a fare in culo", un invito molto esplicito e volgare. Nonostante la sua volgarità, è diventata quasi un simbolo dell'italiano arrabbiato nella cultura popolare internazionale. Quando Si Usa? Per mandare via qualcuno in modo aggressivo: "Vaffanculo, lasciami in pace!" — Esprime il desiderio di allontanare qualcuno in modo deciso. Come risposta a un'offesa: Qualcuno ti insulta → "Ma vaffanculo!" — Una reazione difensiva immediata. Per esprimere totale disprezzo: "Lui e le sue idee possono andare a fanculo" — Manifesta rifiuto totale. Tra amici, scherzosamente: "Ahah, ma vaffanculo!" — Sì, tra amici intimi può essere sorprendentemente affettuoso! Le Alternative Cortesi AlternativaSignificato/UsoNoteVai a quel paese!Allontanati!Il classico sostituto, capito da tuttiVai a farti benedire!Vai via!Ironicamente religiosoVai a quel posto!Allontanati!Versione abbreviata e discretaLevati dai piedi!Togliti di mezzo!Focus sull'allontanamento fisicoSparisci!Vai via!Diretto ma non volgareVai a stendere!Vai a fare altro!Come se dovesse stendere i panniVai a fare un giro!Allontanati!Apparentemente innocuoMa vai via!Lasciami stare!Semplice ed efficaceE togliti di mezzo!Non disturbare!Quando qualcuno dà fastidioVai a dar via i ciclisti!Vai a fare altro!Espressione toscana, colorita ma non volgareVai a farti friggere!Vai via!Divertente e innocua Curiosità: In alcune regioni d'Italia, "vai a quel paese" viene abbreviato in "vattene a..." e basta. Il gesto della mano che indica "via" completa il messaggio! 3. Stronzo/Stronza - L'Insulto Personale "Stronzo" significa letteralmente "escremento", ma viene usato quasi esclusivamente per descrivere una persona cattiva, meschina o che si comporta male. È uno degli insulti personali più comuni in italiano. Quando Si Usa? Per descrivere una persona cattiva o meschina: "Il mio ex è uno stronzo" — Giudizio negativo su una persona. Per qualcuno che si comporta male: "Non fare lo stronzo!" — Un rimprovero per un comportamento scorretto. Come insulto diretto: "Sei proprio uno stronzo!" — Attacco frontale alla persona. Per descrivere un'azione scorretta: "È stata una mossa da stronzo" — Critica a un'azione specifica. Le Alternative Cortesi AlternativaSfumaturaNoteMascalzonePersona disonestaClassico, quasi da film d'avventuraFarabuttoPersona ingannatriceElegante nella sua cattiveriaCafonePersona rozzaSottolinea la mancanza di educazioneMaleducatoSenza maniereNeutro e descrittivoVillanoPersona rozzaUn po' antiquato ma efficaceScreanzatoSenza creanzaPersona senza educazioneZoticoRozzo e sgradevoleForte ma appropriatoPoco di buonoPersona inaffidabileGenerico ma chiaroFetentePersona spregevoleUsato molto al SudCarognaPersona cattivaForte, ma non una parolacciaPersona spregevoleIndividuo deprecabileQuando vuoi essere formale ma durissimo Nota importante: "Stronzo/a" ha una versione femminile regolarmente usata. Anche le alternative seguono lo stesso schema: mascalzone → mascalzona, cafone → cafona, ecc. 4. Merda - L'Esclamazione di Frustrazione "Merda" significa letteralmente "escremento" o "feci", ma il suo uso nella lingua parlata va ben oltre il significato letterale. È una delle esclamazioni più versatili per esprimere frustrazione, disappunto o, sorprendentemente, anche buona fortuna. Quando Si Usa? Quando qualcosa va male: "Che merda!" / "Merda, ho perso il treno!" — Esprime frustrazione immediata. Per descrivere qualcosa di pessima qualità: "Questo film è una merda" — Giudizio molto negativo. Come esclamazione di frustrazione: Rovesci il caffè → "Merda!" — Reazione istintiva a un incidente. Per situazioni sfortunate: "Sono nella merda" (= nei guai) — Descrive una situazione difficile. Per augurare buona fortuna (!): "Merda!" — Soprattutto nel mondo del teatro! Curiosità Teatrale Nel mondo dello spettacolo italiano, dire "merda" prima di uno show porta fortuna! Questa tradizione deriva dalla Francia: più carrozze c'erano fuori dal teatro (e quindi più escrementi di cavallo per strada), più pubblico c'era dentro. Quindi "merda" = tanto pubblico = successo! Le Alternative Cortesi AlternativaContestoNoteAccidenti!UniversaleSempre appropriatoMannaggia!InformaleEsprime frustrazione in modo coloritoPorca miseria!UniversaleMolto comuneChe sfortuna!FormaleNeutro e descrittivoChe disastro!UniversalePer situazioni catastroficheChe rabbia!InformaleEsprime il sentimento direttamenteMa dai!InformaleEsclamazione di incredulitàNon ci posso credere!UniversalePer sorpresa negativaChe disdetta!FormaleUn po' formale ma efficaceMaledizione!DrammaticoDrammatico ma non volgarePer tutti i diavoli!TeatraleTeatrale e divertente Alternative per Descrivere Qualcosa di Pessima Qualità Invece di dire "Questo è una merda", puoi usare: "Questo film è una schifezza" — Esprime disgusto per la qualità. "Questa pizza è orribile" — Giudizio negativo diretto. "Che porcheria!" — Espressione di disapprovazione forte. "È fatto proprio con i piedi" — Espressione idiomatica che significa "fatto malissimo". 5. Coglione - L'Insulto per la Stupidità "Coglione" si riferisce letteralmente ai testicoli, ma viene usato quasi esclusivamente per descrivere una persona stupida o che ha fatto qualcosa di particolarmente sciocco. È uno degli insulti più comuni per criticare l'intelligenza o il giudizio di qualcuno. Quando Si Usa? Per definire qualcuno stupido: "Quello è proprio un coglione" — Giudizio sulla mancanza di intelligenza. Per descrivere un'azione stupida: "Ho fatto una coglionata" — Ammissione di un errore sciocco. Autoironico, per sé stessi: "Sono stato un coglione a fidarmi" — Autocritica per una decisione sbagliata. Per prendere in giro qualcuno: "Non fare il coglione!" — Invito a comportarsi seriamente. Per descrivere qualcuno che si fa ingannare: "Mi hanno preso per il culo come un coglione" — Descrive l'essere stati ingannati. Le Alternative Cortesi AlternativaSfumaturaNoteScioccoPoco intelligenteClassico e innocuoStupidoPoco intelligenteDiretto ma non volgareTontoLento di comprendonioSimpatico, quasi affettuosoFessoIngenuo/stupidoMolto usato, specialmente al SudBabbeoScioccoSuona quasi comicoCitrulloStupidottoBuffo e non offensivoGrulloScioccoTipico toscanoIngenuoTroppo fiduciosoQuando la "stupidità" è più innocenzaGonzoCredulonePersona che si fa facilmente ingannareAlloccoPoco sveglioCome l'uccello notturnoPolloIngenuo/creduloneMolto comune: "Non fare il pollo!" Alternative per "Coglionata" (Azione Stupida) Invece di dire "Ho fatto una coglionata", puoi usare: "Ho fatto una sciocchezza" — Ammissione neutra di un errore. "Ho fatto una stupidaggine" — Simile, leggermente più forte. "Ho fatto una fesseria" — Versione informale ma accettabile. "Ho combinato un pasticcio" — Enfatizza il disordine causato dall'errore. Tabella Riassuntiva: Parolacce e Alternative ParolacciaUso PrincipaleAlternativa MiglioreAlternativa FormaleCazzo!Esclamazione universaleCavolo!Accidenti! / Perbacco!Vaffanculo!Mandare via qualcunoVai a quel paese!Vai a farti benedire!Stronzo/aPersona cattivaCafone/aPersona spregevoleMerda!FrustrazioneMannaggia!Che disdetta!CoglionePersona stupidaFessoSciocco / Ingenuo Domande Frequenti È Importante Conoscere le Parolacce Italiane Anche Se Non le Uso? Assolutamente sì! Conoscere le parolacce è fondamentale per comprendere il vero italiano parlato. Nei film, nelle serie TV, nelle conversazioni quotidiane e persino nei libri contemporanei, queste espressioni sono molto comuni. Capirle ti permetterà di interpretare correttamente il tono e le emozioni di chi parla, anche se scegli di non usarle tu stesso.
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44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.Born at Syracuse in Sicily of noble parents, St Lucy gave herself to Jesus and chose death rather than to lose the incorruptible treasure of her virginity, A.D. 303. Her name occurs in the Canon of the Mass.
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44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.St Bibiana was murdered at Rome under Julian the Apostate A.D. 363.
44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.St Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew, king of Hungary, was given in marriage to the holy landgrave Thuringia, Louis IV. After the death of her husband, she entered the Third Order of St Francis and died in poverty and humiliation, exiled by her brother-in-law A.D. 1231.
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1 And Jesus answering, spoke again in parables to them, saying:Et respondens Jesus, dixit iterum in parabolis eis, dicens : 2 The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who made a marriage for his son.Simile factum est regnum caelorum homini regi, qui fecit nuptias filio suo. 3 And he sent his servants, to call them that were invited to the marriage; and they would not come.Et misit servos suos vocare invitatos ad nuptias, et nolebant venire. 4 Again he sent other servants, saying: Tell them that were invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my calves and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come ye to the marriage.Iterum misit alios servos, dicens : Dicite invitatis : Ecce prandium meum paravi, tauri mei et altilia occisa sunt, et omnia parata : venite ad nuptias. 5 But they neglected, and went their own ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise.Illi autem neglexerunt : et abierunt, alius in villam suam, alius vero ad negotiationem suam : 6 And the rest laid hands on his servants, and having treated them contumeliously, put them to death.reliqui vero tenuerunt servos ejus, et contumeliis affectos occiderunt. 7 But when the king had heard of it, he was angry, and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt their city.Rex autem cum audisset, iratus est : et missis exercitibus suis, perdidit homicidas illos, et civitatem illorum succendit. 8 Then he saith to his servants: The marriage indeed is ready; but they that were invited were not worthy.Tunc ait servis suis : Nuptiae quidem paratae sunt, sed qui invitati erant, non fuerunt digni : 9 Go ye therefore into the highways; and as many as you shall find, call to the marriage.ite ergo ad exitus viarum, et quoscumque inveneritis, vocate ad nuptias. 10 And his servants going forth into the ways, gathered together all that they found, both bad and good: and the marriage was filled with guests.Et egressi servi ejus in vias, congregaverunt omnes quos invenerunt, malos et bonos : et impletae sunt nuptiae discumbentium. 11 And the king went in to see the guests: and he saw there a man who had not on a wedding garment.Intravit autem rex ut viderent discumbentes, et vidit ibi hominem non vestitum veste nuptiali. 12 And he saith to him: Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? But he was silent.Et ait illi : Amice, quomodo huc intrasti non habens vestem nuptialem? At ille obmutavit. 13 Then the king said to the waiters: Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.Tunc dicit rex ministris : Ligatis manibus et pedibus ejus, mittite eum in tenebras exteriores : ibi erit fletus et stridor dentium. 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.Multi enim sunt vocati, pauci vero electi.
1 And Jesus answering, spoke again in parables to them, saying:Et respondens Jesus, dixit iterum in parabolis eis, dicens : 2 The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who made a marriage for his son.Simile factum est regnum caelorum homini regi, qui fecit nuptias filio suo. 3 And he sent his servants, to call them that were invited to the marriage; and they would not come.Et misit servos suos vocare invitatos ad nuptias, et nolebant venire. 4 Again he sent other servants, saying: Tell them that were invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my calves and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come ye to the marriage.Iterum misit alios servos, dicens : Dicite invitatis : Ecce prandium meum paravi, tauri mei et altilia occisa sunt, et omnia parata : venite ad nuptias. 5 But they neglected, and went their own ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise.Illi autem neglexerunt : et abierunt, alius in villam suam, alius vero ad negotiationem suam : 6 And the rest laid hands on his servants, and having treated them contumeliously, put them to death.reliqui vero tenuerunt servos ejus, et contumeliis affectos occiderunt. 7 But when the king had heard of it, he was angry, and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt their city.Rex autem cum audisset, iratus est : et missis exercitibus suis, perdidit homicidas illos, et civitatem illorum succendit. 8 Then he saith to his servants: The marriage indeed is ready; but they that were invited were not worthy.Tunc ait servis suis : Nuptiae quidem paratae sunt, sed qui invitati erant, non fuerunt digni : 9 Go ye therefore into the highways; and as many as you shall find, call to the marriage.ite ergo ad exitus viarum, et quoscumque inveneritis, vocate ad nuptias. 10 And his servants going forth into the ways, gathered together all that they found, both bad and good: and the marriage was filled with guests.Et egressi servi ejus in vias, congregaverunt omnes quos invenerunt, malos et bonos : et impletae sunt nuptiae discumbentium. 11 And the king went in to see the guests: and he saw there a man who had not on a wedding garment.Intravit autem rex ut viderent discumbentes, et vidit ibi hominem non vestitum veste nuptiali. 12 And he saith to him: Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? But he was silent.Et ait illi : Amice, quomodo huc intrasti non habens vestem nuptialem? At ille obmutavit. 13 Then the king said to the waiters: Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.Tunc dicit rex ministris : Ligatis manibus et pedibus ejus, mittite eum in tenebras exteriores : ibi erit fletus et stridor dentium. 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.Multi enim sunt vocati, pauci vero electi.All men are called to the heavenly beatific union, but few are chosen: those who wear the nuptial robe of baptism and the state of grace.
1 And Jesus answering, spoke again in parables to them, saying:Et respondens Jesus, dixit iterum in parabolis eis, dicens : 2 The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who made a marriage for his son.Simile factum est regnum caelorum homini regi, qui fecit nuptias filio suo. 3 And he sent his servants, to call them that were invited to the marriage; and they would not come.Et misit servos suos vocare invitatos ad nuptias, et nolebant venire. 4 Again he sent other servants, saying: Tell them that were invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my calves and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come ye to the marriage.Iterum misit alios servos, dicens : Dicite invitatis : Ecce prandium meum paravi, tauri mei et altilia occisa sunt, et omnia parata : venite ad nuptias. 5 But they neglected, and went their own ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise.Illi autem neglexerunt : et abierunt, alius in villam suam, alius vero ad negotiationem suam : 6 And the rest laid hands on his servants, and having treated them contumeliously, put them to death.reliqui vero tenuerunt servos ejus, et contumeliis affectos occiderunt. 7 But when the king had heard of it, he was angry, and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt their city.Rex autem cum audisset, iratus est : et missis exercitibus suis, perdidit homicidas illos, et civitatem illorum succendit. 8 Then he saith to his servants: The marriage indeed is ready; but they that were invited were not worthy.Tunc ait servis suis : Nuptiae quidem paratae sunt, sed qui invitati erant, non fuerunt digni : 9 Go ye therefore into the highways; and as many as you shall find, call to the marriage.ite ergo ad exitus viarum, et quoscumque inveneritis, vocate ad nuptias. 10 And his servants going forth into the ways, gathered together all that they found, both bad and good: and the marriage was filled with guests.Et egressi servi ejus in vias, congregaverunt omnes quos invenerunt, malos et bonos : et impletae sunt nuptiae discumbentium. 11 And the king went in to see the guests: and he saw there a man who had not on a wedding garment.Intravit autem rex ut viderent discumbentes, et vidit ibi hominem non vestitum veste nuptiali. 12 And he saith to him: Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? But he was silent.Et ait illi : Amice, quomodo huc intrasti non habens vestem nuptialem? At ille obmutavit. 13 Then the king said to the waiters: Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.Tunc dicit rex ministris : Ligatis manibus et pedibus ejus, mittite eum in tenebras exteriores : ibi erit fletus et stridor dentium. 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.Multi enim sunt vocati, pauci vero electi.Parable of the marriage guests. All men are called to the heavenly beatific union, but few are chosen: those who wear the nuptial robe of baptism and of the state of grace.
44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.St Hedwig, duchess of Poland, of royal stock and the maternal aunt of St Elizabeth of Hungary, retired into a Cistercian convent after the death of her husband. She died A.D. 1243.
44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.St Bridget, a descendent of the royal house of Sweden, was married to prince Ulfo. After the death of the latter, she founded the Order of the Most Holy Saviour, commonly called Bridgettines. She died at Rome A.D. 1373.
In episode 152, Saint Teresa of Avila instructs us on the prayer experiences of raptures and ecstasies in the Sixth Mansions. What is the difference between absorption in prayer and ecstasy? What is an intellectual vision, and why does Jesus grant this grace? These are topics of discussion - class is in session!Timeline:00:00:00 Opening Scripture 2 Corinthians 12:1-600:03:05 Tales of Glory Episode 152 Intro 00:13:38 What will Saint Teresa be discussing in Sixth Mansions iv?00:16:06 What is a rapture?00:23:50 Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 Outline00:26:00 Outline I Courage of the Soul and Raptures00:26:42 nos. 1. Courage required by the soul for the divine espousals. 00:31:26 nos. 2. Raptures. 00:35:05 Outline II One Particular Kind of Rapture00:35:16 nos. 3. Rapture caused by the spark of love. 00:37:03 nos. 4. The powers and senses absorbed. 00:33:30 nos. 5. Mysteries revealed during ecstasies. 00:46:55 nos. 6. These mysteries are unspeakable. 00:50:17 Outline III Understanding the Experience00:50:43 nos. 7. Moses and the burning bush. 00:55:12 nos. 8. Simile of the museum. 00:57:30 nos. 9. St. Teresa's visit to the Duchess of Alva. 01:00:13 nos. 10. Joy of the soul during raptures. 01:03:43 Outline IV Enraptured in an Intellectual Vision01:04:11 nos. 11. No imaginary vision. 01:05:33 nos. 12. True and false raptures. 01:08:29 nos. 13. Revelations of future bliss. 01:10:47 Conclusion
Preview: Jeff McCausland (United States Army retired) details Russia's slow progress and heavy losses (a quarter of a million dead) in the war in Ukraine. He uses the simile that a snail starting in 2022 would already be in Poland, whereas Russian forces are far behind. Russia's broader goal is the destruction of NATO through intimidation. 1960
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44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.St Anne, the spouse of Joachim, was the mother of Our Lady and the grandmother of Our Lord. Devotion to St Anne has increased very much in the whole Church.
44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et veteraSt Christina of Tuscany was martyred at the age of ten, under Diocletian, A.D. 300.
44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.The daughter of the Queen of Aragon and the grandniece of St Elizabeth of Hungary, St Elizabeth married Denis, King of Portugal. Becoming a widow, she entered the Order of the Poor Clares and died A.D. 1336.
What is merit, why is dedicating it so important in Buddhist practice, and how do we dedicate to optimize our spiritual heart and path?Lamas Yeshe and Zopa invite us to explore this vital ingredient and enlivening mindset, one of three sublime principles in all Mahayana Buddhist practice.#buddhanature #Mahamudra #buddhism #buddhistmeditation #merit #dedicating meritResources for this episodeMajjhima Nikāya 29. The Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Heartwood (Bodhi trans.)https://suttacentral.net/mn29/en/bodhi?lang=en&reference=none&highlight=false Make a dana offeringPRAJNA FIRE is a United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by applicable law.Learn more about the integrative dharma practice of listening, contemplating, and meditating from Prajna Rising, our online journal.Meet Lama Yeshe & Lama Zopa, in Tricycle Magazine https://bit.ly/3xRySckPUBLISHED ARTICLEShttps://www.prajnafire.com/mediaPrajna Fire on Substackhttps://prajnafire.substack.comPRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on the new moons. Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee RatnaFOLLOW USJoin our Global Community for regular updates on Prajna Fire events with Yeshe and ZopaLama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)Check us out in the media https://www.prajnafire.com/mediaEMAIL US sparks@prajnafire.comFIND US on the Prajna Fire website (https://www.prajnafire.com/sparks)@prajnasparks on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterYouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRUzGmU7c4_TJdLhG9R8IDA/videos)Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa (www.prajnafire.com) IG: @karmayeshechodron @karmazopajigmeShivnee Ratna, Tibetan singing bowls (www.shivgauree.com)
Chelle Turingan (Jezzie's cousin and creator of the Halo Halo Podcast theme music) joins Sigi and Jezzie in the Halo Halo Podcast virtual studios for Filipino Canadian Heritage Month. On this warm up–SIMILE, the trio looks for parallels to the phrase, American as apple pie in three parts. Find out who is like, poutine, lumpia, pandesal and a gallivanting teen. This warm up will get your taste buds going! Chelle's documentary Small Town Pride (@smalltownpridedoc) will be screened @hotdocs in Toronto on Friday June 27, 2025 Check it out and it is available on CBC Gem. For more about this creative, follow them on insta @chelleturingan.
What does TRUST have to do with Buddhist practice?Lamas Yeshe and Zopa invite us to explore this vital building block of wellbeing, looking deeply into how a revolution of trust in buddhanature forms a easeful way to allow its progressive actualization into our everyday life.#buddhanature #Mahamudra #buddhism #buddhistmeditationResources for this episodeMajjhima Nikāya 29. The Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Heartwood (Bodhi trans.)https://suttacentral.net/mn29/en/bodhi?lang=en&reference=none&highlight=false Make a dana offeringPRAJNA FIRE is a United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by applicable law.Learn more about the integrative dharma practice of listening, contemplating, and meditating from Prajna Rising, our online journal.Meet Lama Yeshe & Lama Zopa, in Tricycle Magazine https://bit.ly/3xRySckPUBLISHED ARTICLEShttps://www.prajnafire.com/mediaPrajna Fire on Substackhttps://prajnafire.substack.comPRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on the new moons. Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee RatnaFOLLOW USJoin our Global Community for regular updates on Prajna Fire events with Yeshe and ZopaLama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)Check us out in the media https://www.prajnafire.com/mediaEMAIL US sparks@prajnafire.comFIND US on the Prajna Fire website (https://www.prajnafire.com/sparks)@prajnasparks on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterYouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRUzGmU7c4_TJdLhG9R8IDA/videos)Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa (www.prajnafire.com) IG: @karmayeshechodron @karmazopajigmeShivnee Ratna, Tibetan singing bowls (www.shivgauree.com)
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(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Exploring how to not hold hatred in our hearts using this sutta.
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(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Exploring how to not hold hatred in our hearts using this sutta.