THE PRECIOUS TREASURY OF PITH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . Character Flaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . There are six character flaws to identify in yourself and eliminate: overtly negative emotions, which cause you to become upset and to mistreat others; the obvious diversion of your attention in trivial and imprudent ways; your delight in pointless projects, duties, and relationships; stubborn resistance, which prevents you from letting the dharma tame you; insatiable status seeking, fickleness, and procrastinations; and the perpetration of enormous injustices on others through malicious deceit and cunning. Examine your practice of the sacred dharma for flaws as well as virtues, and eliminate the former. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —Longchen Rabjampa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism
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