The mind absorbed in the dharma is alike a sponge in liquid, they become one.
Read More20. The Supreme way of benefiting is to help others enter the Dharma
The greatest gift we can give is to help someone find a spiritual path.
Read More19. The Supreme method is to be natural
When your family notices you are nicer, then you know you are getting somewhere.
Read More18. The Supreme inspiration is enemies, hindrances, disease and suffering
When difficulties arise, they wake us up to the need for practice. And difficulties are our greatest opportunity to put our practice to work.
Read More17. The Supreme companions are mindfulness and alertness
If we are meditating properly and on track, the mind is at ease with the subject of mediation. The mind feels clear, awake, very vivid and open.
Read More15. The Supreme spiritual teacher is the one who exposes our hidden flaws & 16. The Supreme instruction is the one that helps us to strike at these flaws
A good trainer points out where we need development. If our trainer only praised us, it would be difficult to progress. Similarly, a good spiritual teacher will help us see where we need to grow.
Read More14. The Supreme wisdom is to not grasp onto anything as the self
Wisdom understands that nothing exists from its own side and there is no self existence.
Read More13. The Supreme concentration is not altering the mind
In the beginning, the strategy is often to try to control the mind, and yet this is a form of altering the mind. Therefore, the supreme practice is relaxation.
Read More12. The Supreme effort is letting go of activity
To get to our true nature, we cannot make an effort, it comes from realization.
Read More11. The Supreme patience is to take the lowest place
This is not a teaching designed to make us doormats. It is designed to allow us to see the operating system of the ego. If you are suffering from low self esteem, then the first step is develop a strong healthy sense of self.
Read More10. The Supreme ethical conduct is to pacify one’s mind
If our mind is peaceful, we will not seek to harm.
Read More7. The Supreme Accomplishment is a continuous decrease of disturbing emotions.
The dissolution of the disturbing emotions is a sign that the grip of our self identification (or ego) has loosened. This is the sign of success and that we are on the right track.
Read More6. The Supreme conduct is to be in disharmony with the world
In general, society is driving a set of values that encourage outward looking, identification and accumulation. The suggestion here is to turn inward and let go.
Read More5. The Supreme remedy is to know that nothing has self nature
With proper examination we can come to discover that nothing exists of itself from its own side.
Read More4. The Supreme oral instruction is to observe the mind at all time
The mind is the center of our universe, therefore it is useful that we become aware of how she works.
Read More1. The Supreme understanding is to realize the meaning of selflessness
We are not who we think we are, and with some investigation we can find out.
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