Meditation We can only be what we are truly aware of. For example, fish are aware of how to swim, so become living in the water. Birds are aware of how to fly so they develop wings and are free in the sky. As humans, we are aware of how to think, which is a
How to handle negative Call Amitabha Buddha name Imagine Pure land system Use that pureness to purify situation Have to understand bodhisattva system convenient wisdom also. Means empty to feel other, aware situation and mature middle way handle it in a wise way
2 types of pure land Internal Pure Land (most important) External Pure Land (Amitabha) We try to build internal pure land Outside will follow internal if pure. Opposite, hell karma space will appear to match hell karma inside
How to hold nothing 1. Negative appear don’t follow – why worry when something hasn’t happened? 2. Concentrate on positive – use eternal wisdom to be aware not blind ego thinking. I’m happy when I can see through drama with wisdom. When both powers appear hold nothing is natural result. 3. Light make darkness disappear by
