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Becoming Enlightened by His Holiness The Dalai Lama & Jeffrey Ph.d. Hopkins

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Becoming Enlightened by His Holiness The Dalai Lama & Jeffrey Ph.d. Hopkins

Author:His Holiness The Dalai Lama & Jeffrey Ph.d. Hopkins
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Religion, Buddhism, Inspirational, General
ISBN: 9781416565833
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 2009-01-06T04:29:41+00:00


It is well that aging happens little by little.

If it happened all at once, it would be intolerable.

—GAMAPA, TIBETAN YOGI

With aging, your fine body deteriorates. Strength weakens. The senses decline. Enjoyments fade. And finally, life is exhausted. Buddha said:

Aging steals our vigor, skill, and strength

Till we seem we are stuck in mud.

The Pain of Illness

Just as humans oppress wild animals,

Hundreds of illnesses and pains of rampant disease afflict us.

—BUDDHA

With illness, your skin dries out, and your flesh wastes away. Because the physical elements your body comprises are out of balance, you face physical pain that in turn promotes mental pain. You cannot indulge your wants. You have to undergo unpleasant treatments. Your vitality weakens. Buddha said:



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