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Exposition of the 4 Noble Truths; Contentment: like monks,having a lot or little, being in a nice place or fearful cave, we learn how to be contented; Sila: exposition of the 5 precepts, these 5 laws give us the right to come back as human beingsl; Kamma: Law of cause and effect; Respect/Generosity/Gratitude: 3 vertues that give us a chance to go the Heavenly realms, also necessary on the path of practice; Samadhi: instruction on “Buddho” and breath meditation; Investigation of the 5 kandhas: they run like gears in a watch, one moving the others, but there is no “self” in the process; Anicca/Dukkha/Anatta: 3 universal principles given by the Lord Buddha; Upacara and Appana samadhi; Investigation of the body; Fear of death; Life of a monk: practice is full time job, 7 days a week, no holidays.