From dc2f02178aa047679a2977dfb847d9acce874762 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Koeritz Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:10:56 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] new fortune. --- infobase/fortunes.dat | 16 +++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/infobase/fortunes.dat b/infobase/fortunes.dat index 973bc15c..1f9b5c36 100644 --- a/infobase/fortunes.dat +++ b/infobase/fortunes.dat @@ -40500,4 +40500,18 @@ Middle Way view that all phenomena are emptiness, helps us transform our confused consciousness into perfect wisdom. -- Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso, in "Stars of Wisdom", published by Shambhala Publications - +~ + Egolessness is not the same as self-extinction. We do not cease to exist, +but we come to know more about ourselves. Realizing that there is no +unchanging self can in fact be an enriching experience. The path consists of +working with ourselves so that gradually, by overcoming the various +inhibitions, confusions, and delusions of the mind, we start to develop more +insight into our own nature. + When we look at ourselves in the present moment, we see all kinds of +confusions and defilements in our mind. Yet the possibility of overcoming all +that and becoming enlightened is a reality. Our own lives become enriched +from having undertaken this journey. So it’s important not to mistranslate +this concept of selflessness or nonexistence of ego. To say that we do not +exist at all is the nihilistic view, which the Buddha rejected completely. + -- Traleg Kyabgon, from "The Essence of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its + Philosophy and Practice", published by Shambhala Publications -- 2.34.1