Verses 104-5
Self-mastery is the supreme victory-
much more to be valued
than winning control over others.
It is a victory that no other being whatsoever
can distort or take away.
Reflection
Unshakably established in the centre of our
lives, nothing can unsettle us or generate causes
for suffering. This is fearlessness. The Buddha's
teachings point to that which hinders fearlessness:
habitual self-seeking, deluded desire. Shining the
light of awareness on this very activity of desire
- not judging or interfering with it in any way -
we learn to see that each small moment of self-
mastery leads towards the victory of selflessness.
Ajahn Munindo
Self-mastery is the supreme victory-
much more to be valued
than winning control over others.
It is a victory that no other being whatsoever
can distort or take away.
Reflection
Unshakably established in the centre of our
lives, nothing can unsettle us or generate causes
for suffering. This is fearlessness. The Buddha's
teachings point to that which hinders fearlessness:
habitual self-seeking, deluded desire. Shining the
light of awareness on this very activity of desire
- not judging or interfering with it in any way -
we learn to see that each small moment of self-
mastery leads towards the victory of selflessness.
Ajahn Munindo
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