[161] There is no need to forget unhappy memories,
as to forget them means to forget lessons learnt too.
What needed is to let go of attachment and aversion
linked to these memories; not the memories themselves.
[162] There are six kinds of fools.
The first does not know one is a fool.
The second does not know another is a fool.
The third does not know one and another are fools.
The fourth knows one is a fool.
The fifth knows another as a fool.
The sixth knows one and another are fools.
We are six kinds of fools.
[163] Name the demons, yes,
so as to recognise and transform them for the better,
while true Bodhisattvas do not seek recognition,
but your transformation for the better.
[164] The fastest way to strengthen
positive karmic affinity is to care.
The fastest way to weaken
positive karmic affinity is to ignore.
[165] The ignorant and petty
see the helping of others
to be a hassle.
The wise and generous
see the helping of others
to be a privilege.
[166] The rich and powerful should never mistaken
their ability to position themselves out of criticisms’ way
as themselves being beyond reproach,
for this can be the most reproachable thing to do.
[167] It is a big mistake
to not point out another’s mistakes
to teach the person to be better.
This is lack of compassion for others.
it is an even bigger mistake
to not let another point out your mistakes
to teach you how to be better.
This is lack of wisdom for yourself.
[168] When you defend your weakness, is
when you expose your weakness.
[169] You cannot protect the Dharma
if you do not know
what is the true Dharma.
While you think you are
protecting the Dharma,
you might be destroying the Dharma.
[170] To be critical that
another is critical
is to be critical too.
What matters is
why you are critical –
to better or to worsen.
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