A strong sense of urgency to practice is returning now that the effects of the most recent mundane crisis are wearing off but, precisely because I have been so busy, my mind is weak in discernment and it is difficult to choose the best way to practice now. I have becoome less of a champion of the “one method” or “one size fits all approaches” and have begun to incline towards whatever brings more softness and peace in the moment although I now find myself awash in confusion. Uncertainty seems to be the order of the day and every day in samsara for that matter. May we see cleary by the light of the Dhamma and may our faith in the Triple Gem lead us out of darkness.
Posted by: Michael | 11/26/2013
Committed and Confused
Posted in Buddha, Buddhism, Daily Practice, Dhamma, Theravada, Tisarana | Tags: Dhamma, saddha, Tisarana, triple gem
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