March 16th, 2009Archive

Fame

March 16th, 2009 | Teachings | No comments

Those who seek fame seek only to bolster the ego. When the ego is bolstered, sensual desire is in control. When sensual desire is in control, the mind loses discernment. When the mind loses discernment, we subject ourselves to needless suffering.

By submitting oneself to the desire of being praised by others, one is forfeiting their [...]