Building The Causes For Wisdom To Arise | 22 Nov 2024
by Ajahn Anan
Ajahn Anan invites us to care for our minds with the tenderness of a parent watching a newborn child. Just as a baby is unaware of dangers like deep water, our untrained mind is vulnerable to the delusions of the sensory world. We must employ Mindfulness and Wisdom as guardians to protect it. When the mind clings to liking or disliking, we gently teach it the truth of impermanence: "It is not sure." The speaker illustrates the necessity of endurance through the dialogue of King Milinda, explaining that Nibbana is Supreme Happiness, but like a King conquering a land, we must face hardships before we can reign in peace. We are also inspired by Venerable Rohana, who bore seven years of abuse with perfect patience, eventually transforming a householder's anger into faith through his silence. Ultimately, we use generosity and morality as a vehicle to cross the flood. By realizing that our body and thoughts are "not-self," we release the burden of suffering and find true freedom.
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