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Jay Burns's avatar

I think this one is my favorite so far. So many forms of religare. Better to relax, and come unbound. The harder we pull against it, the more samsara is like a Chinese finger trap. Forgeting that it hurts so bad, its actualy pretty funny, contradictions and absurdities.

Adrienne's avatar

Thank you, Ācārya 🙏

aerin's avatar

Timely and powerful, Ācārya-la, and a necessary reminder for me—especially about not knowing who may be a bodhisattva and the futility and harm of outrage. Gonna have to reflect a lil on not holding others to ethical standards. Grateful for your clear, concise sharing here. 🙏🪷

Daniel Heard's avatar

"Because sentient beings are set upon from all sides by their own afflictions."

Thank you for this grounding article 🙏

Leah's avatar

Tashi Deleck preciouse Dharma sister, Thank you for the inspiring article. Never give up. Wage peace aspiring bodhisattva!

Trudy Gold's avatar

Thanks for this article Ācārya. Many welcome reminders here. 🙏

dopamine queen's avatar

Acarya Malcolm, why would it be the case that bodhisattvas would not be able to meet the Dharma for eons?

Ācārya Malcolm Smith's avatar

They are born in a place without the eight freedoms and ten endowments.

Old Frank's avatar

Not expecting other people to observe some defined ethical standard doesn't mean not holding other people accountable for their egregious conduct.

Ācārya Malcolm Smith's avatar

That has no certain outcome, as we have seen. Money and power trump accountability every time.

Scott Menasco's avatar

Thank you, Ācārya for offering us your insight and encouragement to wage peace