The Distortions of the Mind:
The distortions of the mind work on three levels of scale. First, distortions of perception cause us to misperceive the information coming to us through
Category: Spiritual path
Some Quotes to Help You Through From Dogen
“A fool sees himself as another, but a wise man sees others as himself.” “Do not be concerned with the faults of other persons. Do
Try As You Might You Can’t Fight Karma
Buddhism teaches that acts that cause suffering to oneself or others are rooted in an ignorance of karma. According to teachings of karma, unwholesome actions
The Mind
Just as a fletcher straightens an arrow shaft, even so the discerning man straightens his mind – so fickle and unsteady, so difficult to guard.
Knowledge & Goodness
Knowledge is like a knife. You hone it until it’s sharp—really sharp. Then you put it away. The knife can cause both benefits and harm.
Understanding the Path
If you really want to contemplate down to the true elemental nature of things in a subtle way, you have to develop the path that
Subduing Hatred
“These are five ways of subduing hatred by which, when hatred arises in a monk, he should wipe it out completely. Which five? “When one
Effort
Time and again the Buddha has stressed the need for effort, for diligence, exertion, and unflagging perseverance. The reason why effort is so crucial is
The Road to Nirvana
There’s an old saying that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but that’s not really the case. The road to hell is
Old Age
When this world is ever ablaze, why this laughter, why this jubilation? Shrouded in darkness, will you not see the light? Behold this body—a painted