Legacy

What is my Dhamma legacy?
Perhaps people will have their own ideas, but for me I think I have only ever encouraged disciples and students to make their Dhamma practice the most important thing in their life.
I do not feel that excessive study is important but rather we should fix our attention on the development of awareness and love in every situation. This is what has real and lasting value. There are no obstacles to practice, except for what the mind presents, and so what we meet only ever has the power and influence that we give it.
To be a living Master means to be a beautiful human being and share the radiant qualities of the heart with all other beings. This can be perceived in many different ways according to the kamma and degree of understanding of the individual, but in every case, it is established in and offered with love.
There can be no sacrifice in our training for we only ever let go of the conditions of our suffering, therefore we are the ones who will benefit before others.
If we do not put down our endless views and opinions we are always caught in the mind, therefore the discipline of training is essential.
To meet ourself, to know ourself and to let go of this very self.
This is the way of Dhamma.

May all beings be happy.

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