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Peace and Clarity – Buddhism and The Dharma Via GreatMiddleWay
These two mental states are conducive to correct knowledge. Which two?
Peace and clarity.By developing peace, what purpose is served? Mind is purified.
By purifying mind, what purpose is served? Craving is abandoned.
By developing clarity, what purpose is served? Wisdom is developed.
By developing wisdom, what purpose is served? Ignorance is abandoned.
Defiled by craving, the mind is not released [from emotional agitation], and defiled by ignorance, wisdom is not developed.
Thus, abandoning craving through peace, there is liberation of the mental fluctuations, and abandoning ignorance through clarity, there is liberation by wisdom.—Buddha
Shakyamuni, Vijjābhāgiya Sutta
Source: Peace and Clarity
Poison…
Rooted inside me; My love will continue rising. – Nina
Night falls;
As does my conceptual thought…
I am still awake but I feel I am dreaming
River streaming; Serenity spot
Calming ease ; My green tea is my peace
My soul is wandering… I think of you and your beautiful face
Even thoughts are warm embrace
The days fly by; and I want more time with you
Its a sign; that complete peace is a simple reminder of you
I am drifting away but I know you’re here with me
Listening to my poetry
As my green tea I am sipping
-Nina…
The Tao of Pooh <3
“What day is it?” asked Pooh
“It’s today.” Squeeked Piglet
“My favourite day.” Said Pooh”
-The Tao of Pooh
You Must Not Hate…~ Dalai Lama – Rise Like A Lotus
You must not hate those who do wrong or harmful things; but with compassion, you must do what you can to stop them – for they are harming themselves, as well as those who suffer from their actions.
~ Dalai Lama
Source: You Must Not Hate…
A Bodhisattva’s Prayer for Humanity – Rise Like A Lotus
May I be a guard for those who need protection
A guide for those on the path
A boat, a raft, a bridge for those who wish to cross the flood
May I be a lamp in the darkness
A resting place for the weary
A healing medicine for all who are sick
A vase of plenty, a tree of miracles
And for the boundless multitudes of living beings
May I bring sustenance and awakening
Enduring like the earth and sky
Until all beings are freed from sorrow
And all are awakened.
– Shantideva, Indian Buddhist sage 700 A.D. Prayer performed each morning by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Tao of Wu: A Conversation with GZA The Genius on vegetarianism.
Love wins …
Who Wins? Who Loses? — Great Middle Way
When we feel aversion for others (anger, hatred, or malice), who is it that experiences the emotion and its effects? Most often, the putative object of our aversion remains unaware, and it is we who suffer the physical, emotional, and mental consequences. In the same way, when we feel compassion for others, who is it […]
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