Pure Mountain Tao

Deriving pleasure from other things than being a devotee of the path is mere delusion, meaning that the pleasure we believe we are deriving from other things is illusory, false. Therefore, can there be real happiness in the imaginary sense-objects? Ignorant people who do not know that happiness comes only from within themselves, seek and collect material goods and follow sensual desire, thinking that happiness comes from them.

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When you are deluded and full of doubt, even a thousand books of scripture are not enough. When you have realized understanding, even one word is too much.
- Fen-Yang

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Meditation should not end when we reach the end of our meditation period. Before getting up from a meditation session, it is important to make a determination not to lose the tranquil experience of serenity. With time, this experience will fade. Even the most seasoned meditators can have trouble keeping their peace with them when they return home from a retreat or even a stay in a temple. It is very easy to fall back into bad habits. However, if from time to time you actively recall the feelings you cultivated, gradually your mind will become more familiar with it and the experience will remain longer. Eventually it will remain in your mind day and night, growing stronger with each meditation.