Stay in merit |
When I find myself confronted with a serious situation, I keep my mind
concentrated on Dhamma, concentrated in the virtue and in the merit that
I have accumulated in my past lives to help me overcome my troubles.
With merit, all obstacles can be conquered. No matter what happens, I am
never frightened or nervous because I trust that my merit will help me. For
instance, when the temple kitchen lacked supplies, I would center my mind
in merit and reach out for my ?spiritual treasure? to fulfill my need.
The word ?lack? should not be in your vocabulary as long as you have merit
to help. If I ever complain, it is to remind people when things need to get
done, but my mind always remains firmly in merit. |
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