You need not learn all the difficult doctrines. All of you need only to develop faith in your prayers, strength in your practice, love and warmth within your hearts, and sincerity in your vows. Even if you do not find enlightenment within this lifetime, just sow the seeds that are good, set causes which are noble, and live as meaningfully and courageously as possible, and your future lives will be blessed with even greater opportunities to cultivate the Path. Follow the Path that is slow and steady. Reduce haste, or you will be filled with desires which may be the very sources of disappointment that will cause you to abandon the Path. Expect weaknesses in yourself and in others and be ready to correct yourself and overlook others’ faults. A humble mind must be present before you can start practising patience and equanimity of mind.
15-Jan-1984 (4)