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I found and bought "The Long Discourses of the Buddha: A translation of the Digha Nikaya." There and then in the shop surrounded by the myriad books available, I realised that all the sutras have been spoken by the Buddha already (of course!), and all the essential teachings have been given. And there were, and there are living Venerables and masters who are still teaching us today by word and example.
We are alive, able to appreciate all this. Yet aren't many of us still waiting? Something doesn't seem quite right, so we procrastinate, delaying the real learning and practice. (But it is exactly because things are not right now that we need to practise now!) We tend to keep delaying the actual practice. And when we do, it is in bits and pieces. Sometimes we let ourselves "take off" on certain precepts, and other times, we let our mindfulness go on indefinite holidays.
For those who are not progressing spiritually, why not?
For those who are not progressing as planned, why not?
Have we set our deadlines on when to seriously eradicate our defilements? How many lives do we intend to take? Is this a ridiculous question?
Have we reminded ourselves of our deadlines today?
When is our deadline in this life?
What makes us think we will live that long?
The treasure of the Dharma, is ever ready at our fingertips-take it, practise it. Remember the urgency, but stay calm. Maybe there just isn't enough time.
We are alive, able to appreciate all this. Yet aren't many of us still waiting? Something doesn't seem quite right, so we procrastinate, delaying the real learning and practice. (But it is exactly because things are not right now that we need to practise now!) We tend to keep delaying the actual practice. And when we do, it is in bits and pieces. Sometimes we let ourselves "take off" on certain precepts, and other times, we let our mindfulness go on indefinite holidays.
For those who are not progressing spiritually, why not?
For those who are not progressing as planned, why not?
Have we set our deadlines on when to seriously eradicate our defilements? How many lives do we intend to take? Is this a ridiculous question?
Have we reminded ourselves of our deadlines today?
When is our deadline in this life?
What makes us think we will live that long?
The treasure of the Dharma, is ever ready at our fingertips-take it, practise it. Remember the urgency, but stay calm. Maybe there just isn't enough time.
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