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When we get off the zafu and go into the world full of “evil spirits” and those that foster anger, hatred, or greed in their hearts, how many become discouraged? How many throw up the hands and say “I give up”? This chapter for me was all about “keeping the faith” so to speak. In ourselves, in the Lotus Sutra, in our practice, in the Buddha… and to continue walking the path the Buddha has set out for us, and to share that path with others when we can, no matter what comes.
Very well put, wise friend!
Originally posted by MikeH
Hi all,
I have nothing to add beyond what has been said already. I would only like to add that everything everyone has ever written on this forum has helped me in some way, sometimes small and sometime enormous, and I hope nobody ever questions their posts, even when somebody else corrects them in some way. You never know how your words will teach and support someone, and I'm only sorry I wouldn't have the time in a hundred billion trillion kalpas to list the things I have learned from you all in these months of reading this book together.
Gassho,
Mike
satlah
Indeed! All contributions are useful and insightful, and we all benefit from each other's reflections. Thanks for the kind words of encouragement, MIke!
gassho
sat lah
"One uninvolved has nothing embraced or rejected, has sloughed off every view right here - every one."
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