We
depend through the whole of life on the support of others—upon the
natural world, upon other people, and, spiritually, upon the tradition
of wisdom that has come down to us through human history. In the
traditional Buddhist way, our dependency is not a cause for despair but
rather leads to a sense of wonderment and gratitude.
—Dharmavidya David Brazier, “Living Buddhism”
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Via Daily Dharma: Feeling Gratitude for What We Rely On
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