Sunday, May 24, 2009

The Third Realization - Contentment Is The Source of Happiness

Realize that the mind is insatiable, and that it constantly strives for more, thus adding to its trangressions and mistakes. The bodhisattva is not like this; he thinks often of being satisfied with what he has, and he is peaceful in poverty and upholds the Dharma. Wisdom is his only concern.

(From Buddhism Pure and Simple, by Hsing Yun)

24 May 2009 (3.45pm)

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