Let us be generous, and remember that an unwavering mind is much better than property. An unwavering mind resembles a mountain, while property resembles a cave in this mountain. An unwavering mind is our support, while our property requires management and maintenance.
Let us be contented, and enjoy good faith, which is much better than pleasures. Good faith resembles water, which quenches thirst, while pleasures resemble droplets of water that can only moisten dry lips.
Let us perceive the body as illusory, and exercise non-attachment to pleasant things and endurance in the face of unpleasant things. This perception is much better than health and strength. Perception of the illusoriness of the body resembles a lightning, while a strong and healthy body resembles thunder. The perception of illusoriness undoes the knot of pain and disease, while strength and health only loosen this knot.
Let us seek refuge in the deity that resides in our heart, and is free from desires. Its presence is much better than having supernatural powers. The presence of the deity resembles a tree, while supernatural powers resemble the tree’s shade. The shade gives refuge to beings only on a hot day, while the branches provide a haven for birds in any weather.
Let us be serene, and remember that tranquility is much better than receiving admiration and praise from other people. Tranquility is like a lion’s roar, while admiration and praise are like its echo. Tranquility is always with us, while admiration and praise remain with those who show them.
Let us remember that the nature of our mind is pure light. It is much better than concentration. Pure light resembles the sky, while concentration resembles a rainbow. Pure light dissipates the feeling of “I,” while concentration only enhances its form.
Let there be good!
The Sutra "Good Remembrances" was written by Vova Pyatsky, our teacher and founder of the Hundred Rivers School.
Let us be generous, and remember that an unwavering mind is much better than property. An unwavering mind resembles a mountain, while property resembles a cave in this mountain. An unwavering mind is our support, while our property requires management and maintenance.
Let us be contented, and enjoy good faith, which is much better than pleasures. Good faith resembles water, which quenches thirst, while pleasures resemble droplets of water that can only moisten dry lips.
Let us perceive the body as illusory, and exercise non-attachment to pleasant things and endurance in the face of unpleasant things. This perception is much better than health and strength. Perception of the illusoriness of the body resembles a lightning, while a strong and healthy body resembles thunder. The perception of illusoriness undoes the knot of pain and disease, while strength and health only loosen this knot.
Let us seek refuge in the deity that resides in our heart, and is free from desires. Its presence is much better than having supernatural powers. The presence of the deity resembles a tree, while supernatural powers resemble the tree’s shade. The shade gives refuge to beings only on a hot day, while the branches provide a haven for birds in any weather.
Let us be serene, and remember that tranquility is much better than receiving admiration and praise from other people. Tranquility is like a lion’s roar, while admiration and praise are like its echo. Tranquility is always with us, while admiration and praise remain with those who show them.
Let us remember that the nature of our mind is pure light. It is much better than concentration. Pure light resembles the sky, while concentration resembles a rainbow. Pure light dissipates the feeling of “I,” while concentration only enhances its form.
Let there be good!
The Sutra "Good Remembrances" was written by Vova Pyatsky, our teacher and founder of the Hundred Rivers School.
