The
goal should be reflected in the means, in the practice. If the goal is
to be at peace, some form of peacefulness should be a part of the
practice. To become compassionate, practice compassion. To be generous,
practice generosity. To be free, don’t let the practice or attainments
be objects of grasping.
—Interview with Gil Fronsdal by James Shaheen, “Living Two Traditions”
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Via Daily Dharma: Achieving the Goals of Practice
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