They will only harm me, draw me down to grief.ģ5.

All other foes that I appease and wait uponīut should I serve my dark defiled emotions, Ignorance, anger, and attachment are the only true enemies. The term means someone who gets up every day resolved and determined to crush their afflictive emotions. Regarding this question about righteous warriors, my response is Shantideva. There are so many different traditions and views out here, not to mention a wide range of expertise and the lack thereof, that it is not the best place for basic training. You might also want to read more and write less on DW. He’s been at it for a long time and has some very good explanations to offer. Spend time reading his website and listening to his podcasts.

Bracket what seems most confusing and focus on that which is just slightly out of your reach at first. If you dip into random texts and try to make sense of the most obscure sentences because they confuse you, you’ll just get more confused. Look for those teachings you can understand and apply, right now. If you drive every conversation, you won’t be gaining the bigger perspective. Questions are good, but first take some time to learn the right questions to ask. So are u suggesting I stop asking questions in dharmawheel and ask a wise man instead next time or.?īack to you, Matthew, because I really like you. MatthewAngby wrote: ↑ Tue 1:13 pmOk then.