From: Chris Koeritz <fred@gruntose.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:37:29 +0000 (-0400)
Subject: new fortune.
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new fortune.
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diff --git a/database/fortunes.dat b/database/fortunes.dat
index 9ad30448..bee1b647 100644
--- a/database/fortunes.dat
+++ b/database/fortunes.dat
@@ -37889,3 +37889,30 @@ you cultivate a correct motivation...  The correct motivation is the
 altruistic attitude.(p.69)
   -- Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, "Cultivating a Daily
      Meditation", published by Snow Lion Publications
+~
+    The crazy elephant of the mind behaving wildly
+    Is tied to the pillar of an object of observation
+    With the rope of mindfulness.
+    By degrees it is brought under control with the hook of wisdom.
+      --Bhavaviveka
+
+  "Wisdom" here is introspection.  Hence, the example of taming an elephant
+indicates the achievement of a serviceable mind by way of the two--mindfulness
+and introspection.  The subtle vajra that is the base on which the mind is
+being set is like a stable pillar to which an elephant is tied.  The
+unserviceable mind is like an untamed elephant.  Causing the mind not to be
+distracted from its object of observation through relying on mindfulness is
+like using a rope to tie an elephant.  Setting the mind free from fault--when
+it does not hold the object of observation as originally set--through
+immediately recognizing such by means of introspection is like a herder's
+hitting an elephant with a hook and correcting it when it strays from the tie-
+up.
+
+  Hence, there are two important factors with regard to holding the mind:
+    + From the beginning, stay on the object of observation without being
+      distracted to anything other than it.
+    + Then if distracted, immediately recognize such, and again focus the mind
+      as before. (p.94)
+  -- H.H. the Dalai Lama, Dzong-ka-ba and Jeffrey Hopkins, "Yoga Tantra: Paths
+     to Magical Feats", translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins, published by
+     Snow Lion Publications