25.04.25 : Not The Clouds | Essence & Expressions | Imaginary Dialogue | Wash The Mind | Sick Pet? | Black Mirror's Wish-fulfilling Gem

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 THOUGHT 

The Sky Is Not The Clouds

Never mistaken
the dark clouds in front
as the clear sky behind.

Stonepeace


 QUOTE 

Essence And Expressions

The universe is simple,
the three universal characteristics
[of impermanence, non-self and suffering]
in its essence.

The three universal characteristics are complex,
the universe
in its expressions.

Stonepeace


 FEATURE 

An Imaginary Dialogue
The confused sentient being asked, ‘Dear Great Bodhisattva, if you are an ancient Buddha already, why are you still a Bodhisattva now?’ The Bodhisattva smiled and answered, ‘Dear sentient being, for how many more times will you be asking this?’ [...]
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 EXCERPT 

With Three Kinds Of Contemplations, Wash Away S_xual Conduct’s Mind 以三种想,涤除淫心
色欲一事,乃举世人之通病。不特中下之人,被色所迷。即上根之人,若不战兢自持,乾惕在念,则亦难免不被所迷。试观古今来多少出格豪杰,固足为圣为贤。只由打不破此关,反为下愚不肖,兼复永堕恶道者,盖难胜数。 Of s_xual desire, this one matter, thus is the common sickness of people throughout the world. [...]
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 LETTER 

Is It Alright To Stop Medicating A Sick Pet?
Question: We have a pet who has been sick for some time, whose condition worsened recently. Although his condition is under control, there is less activeness now. Is it alright to stop medicating him, so that he can depart? Answer: If he is eating less now, it is likely that these might be his last days? [...]
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 MOVIE 

‘Black Mirror’s Bête Noire’s ‘Wish-Fulfilling Gem’
To ruin anyone, just give him or her the equivalent of a wish-fulfilling gem that requires no Dharma learning and practice. [...]
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