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- That it is possible to be more and more enlightened is more important than whether enlightenment is possible or not [though it is]. 10 hours ago
- The real magic is not in the mystical but in the demystification of what seems magical. This is called enlightenment. 2010/03/10
- Bodhisattvas think of what others need first, while ordinary beings think of what they want first. 2010/03/09
- While rationalisation is good if it benefits, it is evil if it harms, while only realisation [of things as they are] is both good and true. 2010/03/09
- The path to ultimate freedom lies in being less and less bound by both physical and mental shackles. 2010/03/08
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K: There is nothing wrong with getting ahead. But there is nothing wrong with not getting ahead either.
S: I think it depends on one’s aspirations. E.g. Getting ahead in terms of influence can help many more – in terms of walking the Bodhisattva path too.
K: We all can help people within our different capacities. Those ahead can help more. Those behind can help those fallen through the cracks. There are different people at different places that need different types of help.
S: Indeed! There are many kinds of getting ahead. It’s not always measured in terms of wealth or status. I would see staying back to help the needy as a form of spiritual getting ahead too!
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