We do not benefit from all of our blessings,
but we should not be afraid of deficiency. In life, if we live modestly and kindly to others, we should consider that as happiness, we should not afraid of running out of blessings, otherwise we can become selfish.
WE DO NOT BENEFIT FROM ALL OF OUR BLESSINGS
We do not benefit from all of our blessings, but we should not be afraid of deficiency. In life, if we live modestly and kindly to others, we should consider that as happiness, we should not afraid of running out of blessings, otherwise we can become selfish.
We should be carefully spend money, protect our reputation and modestly accept compliments from others. We should utilise these privileges to help others, not for our own benefits. Whatever we do in life, we should devote towards Supreme Bodhi.
In summary, when we are determined to go on the way to Supreme Bodhi, always keep in mind how much or little blessing we have, and we are bound in the cycle of rebirth i.e. past lives and next lives. Sometimes, we are born in celestial realms to be a Devalaya, thanks to abundant blessings. However, with little blessing, we have to be reborn in this earthly world and have to work and fight for fame and wealth. Those who know common sense will try to create blessings to return to the heavenly world. Those who are ignorant will generate evil karmas to be reborn as animals or even fall in Hell without knowing when to come back.
The cycle of rebirth is filled with bitterness and hardship whereas the Enlightenment is really the most peaceful and tranquil destination for us to stop wandering forever. Therefore, we have to devote all our heart to the ideal of Enlightment by all means. We have to initiate Supreme Bodhi mind.
It is not possible to benefit from all our blessings
We are not allowed to enjoy the blessings we have, but have to spend all on mediation. We have to live economically, simply, always treat people kindly and spend most of our time on meditation. Every day, we sit cross-legged collecting mind, observing the whole body, seeing that this body is temporary and the breath is coming in and out, gradually our mind will go into pure tranquility and clear awareness. This ensures that we are going on the spiritual way leading to Deliverance and Enlightenment.
Written by:
Janna
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