Grass Hut - 3 - Nothing of Value

[Troy]

Grass Hut - 3 - Nothing of Value

I was thinking today how much I value my practice. I give it a lot of credit for helping me recover from drug addiction and learning to manage my bipolar. As I have mentioned before on here, I almost lost everything because of my misguided behavior. My practices helps me maintain an even keel and gives me a hard to describe peace in my life.

So, is there a danger in valuing my practice?


..sat2day•

[Jika]

Troy, helpful question, thank you.

How could your practice be taken away from you?

All things separate from us that we value, all things we confuse to be an object of treasure, are impermanent.

If practice needs a zafu, and the zafu is gone, practice will be in danger.

If practicing the precepts in this body and life (as they are) is the practice, how are they ever separate from us?

So, I'd say being thankful for the practice without being afraid that everything will break down if we can't practice in the way we are used to is my answer to your question. Enjoy the Grass Hut, but allow the grass to be flexible and changing.

I am very happy that you have found so much help in this practice, and personally I see no problem with your feeling of gratitude.
The Buddha was a good Teacher and good Doctor.

Gassho,
Danny
#sattoday

[Troy]

Troy, helpful question, thank you.

How could your practice be taken away from you?

All things separate from us that we value, all things we confuse to be an object of treasure, are impermanent.

If practice needs a zafu, and the zafu is gone, practice will be in danger.

If practicing the precepts in this body and life (as they are) is the practice, how are they ever separate from us?

So, I'd say being thankful for the practice without being afraid that everything will break down if we can't practice in the way we are used to is my answer to your question. Enjoy the Grass Hut, but allow the grass to be flexible and changing.

I am very happy that you have found so much help in this practice, and personally I see no problem with your feeling of gratitude.
The Buddha was a good Teacher and good Doctor.

Gassho,
Danny
#sattoday

I like your answer very much, thank you


..sat2day•