Friends, until you attain enlightenment the Spiritual Teacher is indispensable, therefore rely upon the holy Spiritual Guide.
Until you realize ultimate truth, listening is indispensable, therefore listen to the instructions of the Spiritual Guide
- Until you attain stable realizations, worldly amusements are harmful, therefore abide in a place where there are no such distractions.Avoid friends who cause you to increase delusions, and rely upon those who increase your virtue. This you should take to heart.
- Dedicate your virtues throughout the day and the night, and always watch your mind.Because you have received advice, whenever you are not meditating always practice in accordance with what your Spiritual Guide says.
- If you practice with great devotion, results will arise immediately, without your having to wait for a long time.
- If you engage in many meaningless activities your virtuous activities will degenerate, therefore stop activities that are not spiritual.
- Distracting enjoyments have no essence, therefore sincerely practice giving.Always keep pure moral discipline for it leads to beauty in this life and happiness hereafter.
~ Buddha
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