From: Chris Koeritz Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 02:38:21 +0000 (-0500) Subject: new fortune X-Git-Tag: 2.140.90~337 X-Git-Url: https://feistymeow.org/gitweb/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=ac877b09e9a846e1616563e217f89484172b3c88;p=feisty_meow.git new fortune --- diff --git a/infobase/fortunes.dat b/infobase/fortunes.dat index 2fc05ad5..08ad8bb9 100644 --- a/infobase/fortunes.dat +++ b/infobase/fortunes.dat @@ -42421,4 +42421,30 @@ The Four Feet of Miracle Powers are: These four occur during the greater stage of the path of accumulation. -- Gampopa, from "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation", published by Shambhala Publications +~ +Path of Application + + The path of application begins after perfection of the path of +accumulation. It has four stages corresponding to the realization of the Four +Noble Truths: heat, maximum heat, patience, and realization of the highest +worldly dharma. Why is it called the path of application? Because there, one +makes an effort to directly realize truth. + +A. Five Powers. Furthermore, during the stages of heat and maximum heat, +five powers are practiced: + the power of faith, + the power of perseverance, + the power of mindfulness, + the power of absorption, and + the power of wisdom awareness. + +B. Five Strengths. During the stages of patience and highest worldly dharma, +five strengths are practiced: + the strength of faith, + the strength of perseverance, + the strength of mindfulness, + the strength of absorption, and + the strength of wisdom awareness. + -- Gampopa, in "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation", published by Shambhala + Publications