“Getting to know yourself — becoming acquainted with your body, your mind, the elements (earth, water, fire, wind, space, and consciousness), knowing what they come from, how they arise, how they disband, how theyre inconstant, stressful, and not-self: All of this you have to find out by exploring on your own. If your knowledge simply follows whats in books or what other people tell you, its knowledge that comes from labels and concepts, not from your own discernment. Its not really knowledge. If you know only what other people tell you, youre following them down a road — and what could be good about that? They might lead you down the wrong road. And if the road is dusty, they might kick dust into your ears and eyes. So in your search for the truth, dont simply believe what other people say. Dont believe labels. Practice centering the mind until you gain knowledge on your own. Only then will it be insight. Only then will it be trustworthy.” – Ajahn Lee
Posted on: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:59:06 +0000
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