Buddha's simple definition of enlightenment as “the end of suffering.”
Anastasia Voronkovahas quoted2 years ago
Being can be felt, but it can never be understood mentally
Anastasia Voronkovahas quoted2 years ago
Even if the voice is relevant to the situation at hand, it will interpret it in terms of the past
Anastasia Voronkovahas quoted2 years ago
To the ego, the present moment hardly exists. Only past and future are considered important.
Anastasia Voronkovahas quoted2 years ago
Enlightenment means rising above thought
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the root of suffering is to be found in our constant wanting and craving
b3194545987has quoted2 years ago
Is there any tension? Once you detect that there is a low level of unease, the background static, see in what way you are avoiding, resisting, or denying life by denying the Now.
b3194545987has quoted2 years ago
To complain is always nonacceptance of what is.
b3194545987has quoted2 years ago
When you complain, you make yourself into a victim. When you speak out, you are in your power.
b3194545987has quoted2 years ago
By recognizing that you don't want to suffer the pain or carry the burden anymore and then letting go of it.