é™æ€è¯ Readings For Silent Reflection
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What is Samsara?
The world of beings is not to be mistaken as samsara. The continuous coming into existence of (citta) and (cetasika) mind and mental factors together with (rupa) matter in succession is called samsara in the ultimate sense [sam = in succession; sara = appearing.]
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7 Core Contemplations
1: Contemplation on Impermanence (anicca) overcomes the false perception of permanence.
2: Contemplation on Suffering (dukkha) overcomes the fake experience of happiness.
3: Contemplation on Selflessness (anatta) overcomes the self-deception of ego-identity.
4: Contemplation on Disgust (nibbid�) overcomes the deceitfulness inherent in all delight.
5: Contemplation on Disillusion (vir�ga) overcomes the illusion of the mere appearance.
6: Contemplation on Ceasing (nirodha) overcomes the naivety of planning any origination.
7: Contemplation on Relinquishment (patinissagga) overcomes the panic of all clinging. -
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INTERDEPENDANCE
"By Protecting Oneself,
one Protects Others;
by Protecting Others,
One Protects Oneself."
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"He who has Understanding and Great Wisdom
does not think of harming himself or another,
nor of harming both alike.
He rather thinks of his own welfare,
of that of Others, of that of Both,
and of The Welfare of The Whole World.
In that way one Shows Understanding and Great Wisdom." -
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