October 15th, 2008Archive

Self-Serving

October 15th, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

In order to have wisdom, we must rid ourselves of all self-serving tendencies and characteristics. Prior perceptions, or impressions that fostered a materialistic and sensual based lifestyle must be forsaken.
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We pray for our life of tomorrow,
Ephemeral life though it be;
This is the habit of our mind
That passed away yesterday.
- Ikkyu
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