Roaming the fearful wilds of inferior practice and the barren wastes of absolutism and nihilism, they sack the towns and hermitages of benefit and bliss: the thieves of wrong views — please protect us from this danger!The danger of wrong views of the mind is that they... read more
Lurking in its dark pit of ignorance, unable to bear the wealth and excellence of others, it swiftly injects them with its cruel poison: the snake of jealousy — please protect us from this danger.Having the snake of jealousy lurking in its dark pit of ignorance means... read more
The danger to the mind is evident when you are angry in the presence of others. When you are angry, does it feel like you are burning up? You have no control over what is going to come out of your mouth. Your mind gets extremely focused on whatever object that had set... read more
Not tamed by the sharp hooks of mindfulness and vigilance, dulled by the maddening liquor of sensual pleasures, it enters the wrong paths and shows its harmful tusks: the elephant of ignorance — please protect us from this danger!Ignorance is what keeps us attached to... read more
Dwelling in the mountains of wrong views of selfhood, puffed up with holding itself superior, it claws other beings with contempt: The Lion of Pride. Please protect us from this danger!Pride is one of the greatest dangers that we face as spiritual practitioners. We... read more
