walking the buddha’s path
it makes all the sense, and it is a privilege to be able to access buddha’s teaching on path so effortlessly. but it doesn’t strike to me as a step by step sort of process. it is like a parts of a system, where every part supports others and cohesively they produce harmony, so it make more sense, to see where I am struggling or what are the herpies ( just a name for blockers ) right now. and work on them, the spiral nature of this path, should automatically pull one in the right direction.
so what are the herpies at the moment. or where should I focus more. or where can I make the most progress.
skillful understanding - I can clearly understand the law of cause and effect, yet I need more deeper realization of it. even after being aware of this knowledge still the pull of attachment is wighted more. I also need to reflect on impermanence, selflessness and no control. and cause of suffering rooted in desire.
skillful thinking - letting go of the greed, hatred and desire. letting go of fear, developing 4 immeasurable.
skillful speech - don’t speak lie for an advantage, don’t speak harsh language, time it even if it is true, don’t intent to hurt someone with speech. and watch the content of speech carefully.
skillful action - observe the precepts, i think killing, sexual misconduct, and intoxication is none issue for me. lying and stealing needs to be watched more clearly ( stealing becomes so easy in this internet era ) and how does it affect cultivation of generous and compassionate heart.
skillful livelihood - it is a non issue at the moment.
skillful effort - this is the herpy right here. it is quite clear that hinderances are frequently killing me and I am not able to skillfully overcome them. and I am far behind on putting my best effort.
skillful mindfulness - this is the second herpy, sustaining mindfulness. watching worldly and unworldly feeling without controlling.
skillful concentration - i can atleast stop that multitasking I am doing these days.
so it is quite clear for this week the main harpies are skillful effort, skillful mindfulness. but really the king here is skillful effort. I would like to read more about hindrances, seriously what is coming into the way and try to overcome them.