Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Heat the oil to 95F. Use cheesecloth or a coffee filter to pour oil through. Reheat the oil to 140F. Pour the reheated oil into a container to settle. Transfer the oil to a clean container.

Answer: Pour your used oil into a large, clean cooking pot and heat it to 95F over an electric burner to make the oil easier to pour for filtration. Use a cooking thermometer to monitor the temperature. Don't use a gas burner for this or any other stage of the biodiesel creation process. It's best to complete this process outdoors or in a very well-ventilated area. Wear long rubber gloves, an apron, and safety goggles to protect against any splashing or spillage. Try heating slightly more than one liter of oil to produce a liter of prepared oil, as some volume is lost during filtering. Place a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a funnel. Place the funnel on top of another clean plastic container labeled "screened oil" or something similar. Carefully pour the heated oil through this prepared funnel and into the container to catch large food particles. For a larger amount of oil, you can use a screen placed over a large, clean bucket. Use a screen intended for paint or windows, and pour the used oil through it and into the clean bucket. Discard the cheesecloth, coffee filter, or screen with the particles that were caught, or rinse thoroughly for future use if applicable. Pour your screened oil back into the cooking pot, after washing out the pot thoroughly. Return it to the electric burner and heat at a consistent 140F for 15 minutes to allow any water to separate from the oil. Monitor the temperature closely with a cooking thermometer. The heat should not reach above 140F, as you will run the risk of steam explosions from the water that settles at the bottom. After it has cooled, return the oil to a plastic container, either the one you used last or a new, clean container labeled "settling oil" or something similar. Let the oil sit for at least 24 hours to allow the water to further settle to the bottom of the container. Observe the container after 24 hours. The water should have settled into a defined layer at the bottom of the container, and it will be cloudy and light tan in color, not clear. After settling is complete, pour the oil slowly into a new, clean container labeled "filtered oil" or something similar, taking care not to pour the settled water in with the oil. Water can negatively affect the quality of your biodiesel fuel. The less water content in the oil, the easier the next steps of the biodiesel process will be.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose Buddhist texts to study based on your preferences. Follow the 3 stages of understanding when reading Buddhist texts. Learn the Four Noble Truths for a summary of Buddha's teachings. Find a spiritual teacher if you want more guidance.

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There's no set path for what teachings to read and when. Pick what speaks to you, or what interests you, and dive in. For example, if you're really interested in meditation, choose pieces on mindfulness and breathing. Some popular classic texts include The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh, and On the Path to Enlightenment by Matthieu Ricard. If there's a Buddhist center or community near you, ask one of the teachers for recommendations on what to read first. You can find Buddhist texts and books online or at a bookstore or library. These 3 stages of studying Buddha's teachings, which are known as dharma, are hearing, contemplating, and meditating. First, read, or "hear," the text. Then think about what it means and make sure you understand it. Finally, meditate on the teaching to let it fully soak in. Set aside time each day to spend reading and absorbing the material. Studying the teachings consistently will help you absorb it all better. Pick one phrase or mantra from your teaching that day to use in your meditation. Think of these truths like the core pillars of Buddhism. They outline how to recognize and let go of pain throughout your life. If you don't understand the Four Noble Truths, you won't be able to be free of suffering or reach nirvana. The 4th truth contains the Noble Eightfold Path, which is a Buddhist set of principles detailing 8 steps to spiritual awakening. Learning from someone who knows a lot about the religion can help deepen your own knowledge and understanding of Buddhism. Ask the Buddhist temple or center in your area to find out if there are any teachers who would be interested in taking on a new student. You can even find a teacher who is already a Buddha to act as a mentor and role model. If you know a Buddhist who is very experienced or knowledgeable, consider asking them to become your teacher. Say something like, "I really want to become a Buddha but I need extra help. Would you be willing to tutor me?" Another option is to take a group class at a local community college or meditation center. There are also online courses led by Buddhist gurus you can sign up for.