that which is flawed as flawed
and that which is pure as pure
can lead beings to transcend misery.
Dhammapada v. 319
The Buddha’s realization gives us a vision of life lived
free from misery. Even if surrounded by those caught in the vortices of greed,
aversion and delusion, the Awakened Ones remain in a state of vitality and
awareness. The path of practice leading towards this state however, might
require we find our way through swamps of doubt and over oceans of craving and
fear. What is asked of us as we travel through this inner terrain is to simply
see clearly that which is right in front of us. If we feel like we’re drowning
in desire or consumed by anger, practice asks us not to create stories about
how life could be, but simply to know it for what it is: grasping at desire is
like this; it does not lead to freedom. Grasping at anger is like this; it does
not accord with well-being. And then too, to see how letting go of grasping
leads to contentment.
With Metta,
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