To believe in the way of sensual desires as true instead of knowing the truth of the Way is due to ignorance born out of delusion. The path we seek is not fulfilling all the sensual desires which you want to fulfill, but losing the imaginary relative knowledge.
Remember that ridding oneself of all desire is not the goal we aim for. We aim instead to rid ourselves of unhealthy sensual desires. There is nothing wrong with desiring proper shelter, food, water, etc. New students often say they are trying to eradicate all desire. They are incorrect in their thinking.
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If you have never taken
The principles of the teachings to heart,
You have no basis
For awakening to the hidden path.
Kuei-shan Ling-yu
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