A Thought…
While thinking earlier, I came to some more understanding. However other people act towards me or anyone, should not affect me much as it was never between them and me but between me and karma. What I need to watch out for is my mind and the reactions. When I am unhappy then the 1st chapter of Lam Rim should be applied strongly… Otherwise there’s nothing much to be attached to how others react… it’s all temporal and it doesn’t last at all. Why waste the time to evaluate, just treat everyone as best as I can irregardless. ~ Tsem Rinpoche
Dear Rinpoche,
When I conduct Dharma classes, I find quoting yr advice and instructions give the oomph factor to my talks and help me nail a point down.
I always have this deja vu feeling when what Rinpoche imparts co-relate with what the Lamrim masters wrote or match whatever little understanding I have.Its like an affirmation that I am thinking in right direction.When that happens I feel more confident and ‘ qualified’ in sharing Dharma.
Rinpoche’s wisdom advice and quotes,has a reality and immediacy to it which we don’t get from textual study.You bring wisdom into our present and what we are doing and where we are in the now – in Malaysia, KL, Pj, Kechara, our house, eating,working,watching movies etc. People talk about practical wisdom. Rinpoche’s is definitive and it goes straight into our hearts.
Rinpoche’s practical wisdom is truly the Dharma jewel of the 21st Century and beyond – the golden yoke a blind turtle like myself , who despite having mountains of demerits, have the good fortune to meet.
May Rinpoche live long and remain until we are out of our miseries.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing your thoughts… Well said and straight to the point. I have learnt to control my speech and feelings better now from Rinpoche’s teachings and guidance. Still need to do better…
Thank you for the words of wisdom. I shall read daily to re-habituate my thinking and actions.
It has always being emphasized that our actual enemy is within ourselves. The afflicted emotions (pride, anger, jealousy) are said to be our real enemies. These are the real trouble makers and are found to be within ourselves. It was also reiteriated that the actual practice of dharma consists of also fighting these inner enemies. Effort to restraint oneself from non-virtuous actions are regarded as the most practical of all buddhist teachings; and it seems, will determine one’s future, giving one’s ultimate joy. The wisdom of hearing and clear sincere contemplation provide the door to good dharma practices, which will lead and direct us tothe renunciation or non-attachment to samsara. We have been propelled into the cycle of suffering by our delusions and the actions they provide, which are known as “karma”. Living beings are nothing other than self as said in the books, imputed on the basis of the continuity of “consciouness”. It is from the actions of this consciousness that all emotions, and all human faults arise. However, it is also because of the inherent nature of this consciousness that one can eliminate all faults and delusions, to bring about lasting happiness to one’s life.