[winter light]

Over the past couple of weeks something surprising happened. My interest in Buddhism increased and then suddenly everything came into focus. And in a very specific form that was totally unexpected. It was not enlightenment or expansive knowledge of reality or bliss or even peace. Instead it was a single-minded devotion to the Dharma. The elimination of suffering as a path. A pure Buddhist kind of awakening.

In summary here are words that arrived through the experience:

The Bodhisattva is my vow
The Dharma is my purpose
In all things I shall ask
How does this serve the Dharma?

All that matters is returning
Because returning is all that matters

I breathe in as I enter the world
I breathe out as a leave the world
I observe my feelings
As I enter and leave the world

Honor is not important
Except as it serves the Dharma

Generosity is important
As it serves the Dharma