From 7b1a98bbb738ad8d0138f8703c00edaf3aa20f3a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Koeritz Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:37:29 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] new fortune. --- database/fortunes.dat | 27 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+) 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 -- 2.34.1