Continuing with the first foundation of the body, and folding in faith - placing our heart on the practices of simplicity and calming. Also includes ways of meeting the hindrances through mindfulness and kindness.
This talk celebrates the conditions that support the move from the Dependent Origination wheel of suffering to Liberative Dependent Arising. Faith can develop naturally, especially as we meet the hindrances with wisdom and begin to see the three insight themes. In this way, we can begin to taste liberation, even at this early stage in the 12 links.
How wonderful you are in your being!
I delight that you are here!
I take joy in your good fortune!
May your happiness continue and increase!
(From a Sinhalese Ms of the 19th century. Monks' and nuns‘ practice upon receiving alms).
