Falling off the horse
In one of his talks, the Sakyong speaks of riding the energy of basic goodness, a reoccurring theme that enters my life as my Buddhist name speaks of this energy.
I can’t think of a more fitting name and practice for myself to be ‘saddled with’.
We have a limited amount of time on Earth, and every day we should appreciate who we are and what we have. We are human beings who are inherently awake. Through meditation we can rest in basic goodness and rouse the motivation of a bodhisattva warrior, which means not being so obsessed with ourselves and thinking of others. We can raise our windhorse, which brings health and delight. Being human is what gives us this opportunity, so let’s make the best of it with discipline, humor, and courage.
- SMR
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