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道を堅固ならしめる
Strengthening the path
2024-05-04 18:00:00
Buddhist practitioners accumulate merits step by step, thus solidifying their own path, creating connections, and eventually attaining Buddhahood.
What does it mean to strengthen the path here?
Strengthening the path entails the following:
• The correct path becomes even clearer.
• There is no deviation from the correct path.
• There is no fear of straying from the correct path.
• There is confidence that this sole path leads to Nirvana.
• There is no anxiety along the way.
• Knowing that the journey on the path is joyful and prosperous.
• Recognizing that this path is one’s own discovery.
In essence, it means that the entirety of the path becomes evident.
Moreover, by walking along that solid path, one will attain the state of happiness, Nirvana.
Regarding this, we can find the following principle in the original Buddhist scriptures of Shakyamuni Buddha.
⚪︎ The stable and solid nature of this path cannot be merely talked about (just by words) or followed by merely listening. Those with restrained minds, thoughtful individuals (who walks on this path), will break free from the bonds of evil. They understand the ways of the world and truly do not create karma. They have a deep understanding, untie the bonds, and transcend attachment in the world. (Samyutta Nikaya I)
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