Pete Johnson Layin' It Down for 9/1/2006

TAOIST INSPIRATION
The Sage has no interests of his own,
But takes the interests of the people as his own.

He is kind to the kind,
He is also kind to the unkind:
For Virtue is kind.

He is faithful to the faithful
He is also faithful to the unfaithful:
For Virtue is faithful.

In the midst of the world, the Sage is shy & self-effacing.
For the sake of the world he keeps his heart in its nebulous state.
All the people strain their ears & eyes:
The Sage only smiles like an amused infant.
~~Tao Teh Ch'ing CH.49

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/1/2006

Generate compassion for lowly beings, and especially avoid despising or humiliating them.

What you think upon grows...

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/31/2006

You will have to depart leaving everything behind, so do not be attached to anything.

What you think upon grows...

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/30/2006

Since future lives last for a very long time, gather up riches to provide for the future.

What you think upon grows...

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/29/2006

Since the happiness, pleasure, and friends you gather in this life last only for a moment, put them all behind you.

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Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/28/2006

Words of praise and fame serve only to beguile us, therefore blow them away as you would blow your nose.

What you think upon grows...

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/27/2006

Profit and respect are nooses of the maras, so brush them aside like stones on the path.

What you think upon grows...

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/26/2006

Avoid activities that are said to be meritorious, but which in fact are obstacles to Dharma.

What you think upon grows...

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/25/2006

Avoid all haughty, conceited, proud, and arrogant minds, and remain peaceful and subdued.

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Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/24/2006

Friends, the things you desire give no more satisfaction than drinking sea water, therefore practice contentment.

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Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/23/2006

If from your heart you practice in accordance with Dharma, both food and resources will come naturally to hand.

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Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/22/2006

If you practice with great devotion, results will arise immediately, without your having to wait for a long time.

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Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/21/2006

Because you have received advice, whenever you are not meditating always practice in accordance with what your Spiritual Guide says.

What you think upon grows...

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/20/2006

Dedicate your virtues throughout the day and the night, and always watch your mind.

What you think upon grows...

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/19/2006

Since there is never a time when worldly activities come to an end, limit your activities.

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Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/18/2006

Avoid friends who cause you to increase delusions, and rely upon those who increase your virtue. This you should take to heart.

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Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/17/2006

Until you attain stable realizations, worldly amusements are harmful, therefore abide in a place where there are no such distractions.

What you think upon grows...

Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/16/2006

Avoid places that disturb your mind, and always remain where your virtues increase.

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Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/15/2006

Since you cannot become a Buddha merely by understanding Dharma, practice earnestly with understanding.

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Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 8/14/2006

Until you realize ultimate truth, listening is indispensable, therefore listen to the instructions of the Spiritual Guide.

What you think upon grows...