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All these amazing practices of the bodhisattva, whether we train in them mentally or actually implement them practically, create a vast amount of merit. The immense positivity of this mindset, and the actions of body and speech which naturally stem from it, spur us on in our quest to be of maximum benefit for others. | All these amazing practices of the bodhisattva, whether we train in them mentally or actually implement them practically, create a vast amount of merit. The immense positivity of this mindset, and the actions of body and speech which naturally stem from it, spur us on in our quest to be of maximum benefit for others. | ||
This positive potential is often talked about in terms of the two accumulations—the accumulation of merit | This positive potential is often talked about in terms of the two accumulations—the accumulation of merit and the accumulation of wisdom. The goal of all practices within Buddhism is to gather these two accumulations. | ||
But this positive potential needs to be protected. It is like a seed which has been planted but which will wither if we neglect to water and nurture it. Likewise, we need to take great care with this huge positive potential that we have amassed. Just as we protect the newly unfolding bodhicitta from declining, so we must protect this vast collection of merit from going to waste. | But this positive potential needs to be protected. It is like a seed which has been planted but which will wither if we neglect to water and nurture it. Likewise, we need to take great care with this huge positive potential that we have amassed. Just as we protect the newly unfolding bodhicitta from declining, so we must protect this vast collection of merit from going to waste. | ||
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