Wherever you do
something positive, whether of major or minor importance, it is indispensable
to enhance it with the three supreme methods.
Before beginning, arouse the bodhichitta as a skilful means to make sure
that the action becomes a source of good for the future. While carrying out the action, avoid getting
involved in any conceptualization, so that merit cannot be destroyed by
circumstances. At the end, seal the
action properly by dedicating the merit, which will ensure that it continually
grows ever greater.
It is no good
listening with only your body physically present, while your mind wanders off
after your thoughts.
The tendency of
consciousness to get engrossed in the objects of the six senses is the root of
all samsara's hallucinations and the source of all suffering.
