Orb Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 The essential fetter is: I put my hand on the stove and it burns. I keep putting my hand on the stove and burning, and I believe that when I become enlightened I can put my hand on the stove and it won't burn. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fopylo Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I think it's really the reoccurring pattern of believing in a future and self and that this moment/self will be different/ better at some time. Reaching enlightenment certainly does sound more appealing and real than simply being like "fuck all of this life" and not doing anything with your life Quote Mention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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