This early silent, black & white educational film looks at maggots, house flies and the threat they pose to human health. House flies are one of the most common insects on the planet. They breed and feed in filth, including garbage, feces, and rotting or spoiled food. The film was made in 1926 by Pathe. Opening titles: "Our Common Enemy "(:07-:22). A fly lays eggs on a flower. In eight to ten hours, the eggs hatch. Larva move around and slither. They look for a stable place to...
Topics: 1926, Health Education, Our Common Enemy, Housefly, Houseflies, Maggots, Disease, Stock Footage,...
Our Common Enemy This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Our Common Enemy by Lama Kathy Wesley. During difficult times, fear can overwhelm us and we can fail to see things clearly. This can lead us to see enemies everywhere - even where they don’t exist. Using the teachings of His Holiness Karmapa as a guide, Lama Kathy explains how to see clearly the true nature of our enemy - ego-fixation.
Topics: Our Common Enemy, Lama Kathy Wesley, fear, overwhelm, His Holiness Karmapa, ego-fixation
