Life is up and down. This is the nature of samsara. It is never fully satisfying, even when things are going “well.” This is excellent to remember. It helps us reduce our attachment to the ordinary things of this life, our body and our ego. Reducing our ego brings humility. This is the central pillar of a healthy life. Reducing attachment brings renunciation. It is a mental attitude. Giving away everything you own, might foster more attachment by missing them. Similarly, living in a palace with little attachment might reduce attachment. Renunciation is an attitude, recognizing things are like illusions. It is the foundation for deeper compassion. Reduced attachment to our ego, naturally open our heart for others. We do not devalue ourself, rather we value others more. Healthy self-confidence comes naturally.
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The root of the problem
For those interested in understanding the teachings of the Buddha, to eliminate suffering for oneself and others, this schema presented in the last post is crucial to understand. The root of the problem is a […]
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Enlightenment will empower us
Now that we’ve begun loosening the tight grip on our ego, seeing through it like water in a mirage, or a hologram, our focus naturally turns to compassion. When there is less, “me, me, me,” […]
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For non-attachment to ego and selfishness
Now that we are working at letting go of our deflated ego, let’s go further and let go of our attachment to our ego altogether. In our everyday life we experience emotions and attitudes that […]