-Gratitude to teachers

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manas
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Like a moth to a flame
Has this deluded being been drawn to the sublime Dhamma
Often as if dragged against his will, almost unwillingly
Yet, little by little, more and more convinced
Every time it's evident truths are seen.

Despite my modest level of understanding
Even this much, I could not have realized by myself
But only with the assistance of teachers of virtue and wisdom -
Teachers of the Dhamma, past and present.

They set an example both by moral behaviour, and wisdom
They tolerate our muddle-mindedness, patiently striving to help us see
They take much time and trouble in doing so
To all those teachers of the Dhamma, my deep respect and gratitude.

:namaste:
To the Buddha-refuge i go; to the Dhamma-refuge i go; to the Sangha-refuge i go.
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:bow: :bow: :bow:

:namaste:
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.

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:anjali:
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
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:anjali:

Thank you for sharing this
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:namaste:
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