Quote of the day - Aug 8th

Commit yourself to walking the Kuan Shih Yin Path of Compassion. You must understand the great sufferings of all beings who are drowning in the sea of ignorance, cravings, and attachment, known as samsara. You must be aware of this great suffering, and you must be moved to save beings from these conditions. Thus, you will vow to become enlightened first and to remain in samsara to guide as many beings as possible across to the other shore.
You must develop your bodhicitta, creating the vast open space within your heart, to liberate countless beings. This awakened Heart will bring you the meaning of what Kuan Shih Yin stands for, and you will live for the sake of practising the noble virtues of loving kindness and compassion. You will diligently cultivate virtues and gain the necessary wisdom.
Your life will become so meaningful to you that you will have no time for the idle pursuit of worldly fulfilments. These are nothing but illusions that increase your desires, deepening your clinging to samsaric existence. If you have such great attachment, you will never be able to abandon samsara, and you will not be able to manifest the great power of bodhicitta, so you cannot go very far in your cultivation. Reflect on this constantly.
10-Jan-1984 (3)