we should not be remiss, knowing full well that we are certain
to regret it later. Such remorse being avoidable, we should never
allow it to occur.
Human beings are the most intelligent form of life on earth.
As such, they should not wallow in ignorance. Otherwise, they will
live an insufferably wretched existence, never finding any measure
of happiness. The manner in which a true samaõa conducts all
his affairs, both temporal and spiritual, sets a trustworthy example
to be followed by the rest of the world. He engages in work that
is pure and blameless; his actions are both righteous and dispas-
sionate. So, endeavor to cultivate within yourself the exemplary
work of a samaõa, making it flourish steadily, so that wherever you
go, your practice will always prosper accordingly. A samaõa who
cherishes moral virtue, cherishes concentration, cherishes mind-
fulness, cherishes wisdom and cherishes diligent effort, is sure to
achieve that exalted status of a full-fledged samaõa now, and to
maintain it in the future.
The teaching that I give you is the dispensation of a man
of diligence and perseverance, a spiritual warrior who emerged
victorious, a pre-eminent individual who completely transcended
dukkha, freeing himself of all fetters. He attained absolute free-
dom, becoming the Lord Buddha, the supreme guide and teacher
of the three worlds of existence. If you can understand the spe-
cial value this teaching holds for you, before long you too will
have rid yourself of kilesas. I entrust this Dhamma teaching to
you in the hope that you will give it the most careful considera-
tion. In that way, you will experience incredible wonders arising
within your mind, which by its very nature is a superb and won-
derful thing.
jacob rumans
(Jacob Rumans)
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