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Published on October 18, 2004 By dharmagrl In Religion

People often ask me how to practice, what to do. After many long-winded explanations on my part, I came across this quote which I think does a much better job....

'Have confidence in your own spiritual potentiality, your ability to find your own unique way.  Learn from others certainly, and use what you find useful, but also learn to trust your own inner wisdom.  Have courage.  Be awake and aware.  Remember too, that Buddhism is not about being a Buddhist, that is, obtaining a new identity tag.  Nor is it about collecting head-knowledge, practices and techniques.  it is ultimately about letting go of all forms and concepts and becoming free.'

John Snelling - Elements of Buddhism


Comments
on Oct 18, 2004
it is ultimately about letting go of all forms and concepts and becoming free


Yes! Exactly! Hard to do, but that's it. That's Heaven.
on Oct 18, 2004

Hard to do, but that's it. That's Heaven

I know it's hard to do...I found that when I stopped trying it came easier to me than when I was busting my butt trying to 'free' my mind!

(you never emailed me..... )

 

on Oct 18, 2004
you never emailed me.....


er....sorry! I'll fire one of in the next couple of days....
on Oct 18, 2004

er....sorry! I'll fire one of in the next couple of days....


Thanks!

on Oct 19, 2004
'Have confidence in your own spiritual potentiality, your ability to find your own unique way. Learn from others certainly, and use what you find useful, but also learn to trust your own inner wisdom. Have courage. Be awake and aware


Dharma this is really potent stuff for you at the moment.
on Oct 19, 2004

Dharma this is really potent stuff for you at the moment.

Yeah, I know it is...I was re-reading it this morning, and it hit me like a ton of bricks that i needed to take this advice to heart and walk the walk.  Being aware of all the potentialities of the situation is a big deal right now....