[81] True freedom is to be free
from being trapped by
attachment, aversion and delusion.
[82] Aspire to attain the truest greatness,
to have the greatest of emotion –
loving, joyful and equanimous compassion,
and to have the greatest of reason –
complete wisdom of the way all things are.
[83] See the simple as simple,
but as possibly complex too.
See the complex as complex,
but as possibly simple too.
[84] The resolution to uphold at present,
is to reflect on why we have
not upheld our past resolutions.
[85] There are many interesting but useless things,
while there are also many others,
which are much more interesting and useful,
such as the Buddha’s teachings, that lead to True Happiness.
[86] As we are victims
only when we feel victimised,
we are our own victimisers,
and our eventual saviours.
[87] With pride that recognises no personal mistakes,
even good affinities can be destroyed.
With humility that admits all personal mistakes,
even ill affinities can be repaired.
[88] True wisdom expresses true wit.
True wit expresses true wisdom.
[89] As long as you can still make it to Pure Land,
where you can definitely attain liberation,
there is still the light of hope in Samsara,
even in your darkest moments.
[90] There are in essence three precepts
for liberation of oneself.
One should restrain and rid the three poisons
of attachment, aversion and delusion.
There are in essence three precepts
for liberation of others.
One should nurture and share the three antidotes
of generosity, compassion and wisdom.
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