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in the Heart Sutra that says that there is “no path, no wisdom, and no gain.” I remember when I first realized that these lines seemed to directly contradict the message of the Four Noble Truths, which I had been taught was the basic formulation of the Buddha’s teaching. The line immediately preceding this one says that there is “no suffering, and
... See moreBarry Magid • Ending the Pursuit of Happiness: A Zen Guide
Stoicism
Andreas Vlach • 2 cards
Practical Insight Meditation, by Mahasi Sayadaw,
Daniel Ingram • Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha: An Unusually Hardcore Dharma Book
CHIAO HUNG says, “The previous 5,000 words all explain ‘the Tao of not accumulating,’ what Buddhists call ‘nonattachment.’ Those who empty their mind on the last two lines will grasp most of Lao-tzu’s text.
Red Pine • Lao-tzu's Taoteching
You have found salvation from death. It has come to you in the course of your own search, on your own path, through thoughts, through meditation, through realization, through enlightenment. It has not come to you by means of teachings! And—so are my thoughts, oh exalted one—nobody will partake in salvation through teachings! You will not be able to
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metta
Mary Martin • 2 cards
"Not all writing is worth reading. Just because someone can put words on a page doesn’t mean they are worth reading or add value."
Meditations
Claudia Dawson • 2 cards
From the viewpoint of ultimate reality, Right View is the absence of all views.