To have a body is to suffer. Those who understand this, detach themselves from all that exists and stop imagining or seeking anything. The sutras say, “To seek is to suffer. To seek nothing is bliss.” When you seek nothing, you’re on the Path.
You’re going to come across people in your life who will say all the right words at all the right times. But in the end, it’s always their actions you should judge them by.
Don’t confuse the teacher with the lesson, the ritual with the ecstasy, the transmitter of the symbol with the symbol itself.
The true nature of action is very difficult to understand. Therefore, one should know the nature of attached, detached and forbidden actions.
Success is the result of foresight and resolution; foresight depends upon deep thinking and planning to keep your secrets to yourself.
