From: Chris Koeritz Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:30:20 +0000 (-0500) Subject: new fortune. X-Git-Tag: 2.140.90~729 X-Git-Url: https://feistymeow.org/gitweb/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=4f32e87266f04424085d9c58d424b6fbbb5105be;p=feisty_meow.git new fortune. --- diff --git a/infobase/fortunes.dat b/infobase/fortunes.dat index 4ce8e8b6..4b138e41 100644 --- a/infobase/fortunes.dat +++ b/infobase/fortunes.dat @@ -40594,4 +40594,16 @@ people’s shoes, we will cultivate peace in our homes, with our neighbors, and with other countries. -- Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, "What Makes You Not a Buddhist", published by Shambhala Publications +~ +On the path of seeing there is (1) mindfulness whereby one does not forget the +object, the truth; (2) the wisdom of perfect discernment with regard to the +object; (3) diligence, delight in virtue, being assiduous in undertaking what +is right and avoiding what is wrong in accordance with the path; (4) joy or +mental happiness regarding the latter; (5) flexibility, in which mind and body +function appropriately; (6) concentration; and (7) evenness, in which the mind +enters the natural state, free from the conditions of lack of clarity and +wildness. These seven are elements of the path of seeing, the essence of +enlightenment. They will make one accumulate or accomplish the positive +actions that help one attain nirvana. + -- Nagarjuna, "Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend"