Regardless of our practice, be it generosity, patience, no harm, diligence, mindfulness, compassion, mantra recitation, circumambulation, visualization of oneself as a deity, or any positive practice, we can bring it in tune with reality by combining it with wisdom. At first it is rather artificial and rote, but with practice it takes on a life of its own. If we are practicing giving, think the giver (me), the recipient, and the act of giving all lack any existence on their own. Each one of these are merely designated, they are just names. And even the names do not exist on their own, but are made up of sounds or letters. Please become familiar with the words and terminology of the wisdom practice. After some time, slowly the meaning will unfold bringing deep joy and love.
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