+Share your own reflections about Dharma phrases that + give you a compass by which to navigate. - Maia + +
+ +
+ My seniors in my zendo like to say: "if you
+ see the Buddha, kill the Buddha!"
+
+
+ and: "before enlightenment, chop wood, and carry water.
+ After enlightenment, chop wood, and carry water."
+
+ - 14th September, 2023 A.D. +
+I'm trying to move towards a minimalist lifestyle, after - reading an online article. Do you find + reading an online article. Do you also find it hard to adjust after a lifetime of buying whatever you want, - unless it was too expensive? + unless it was too expensive? - Bianca
I had a "rude awakening" after a series of incidents that involved expensive stuff I've bought. I either misplaced it, or someone else stole it. After experiencing that, I simply could not bear to see any more of my money fly away so suddenly. I became more determined to use more of free stuff (such as clothes and accessories) that other people are giving away (because they no longer want it.)
++ - approximately 22nd July, 2023 A.D. +