Delusions.

Citta

In life we delude ourselves frequently. We convince ourselves that we are more/less able than we are.
That we are more/less attractive than we are.
The same goes for intelligence, wisdom, and just about every other category.
The reality is that most of us are pretty much middle of the road.

When it comes to discussions about Dharma we need to be very careful. We need to recognise the need for attention and social strokes for ourselves and we need to recognise that in others .
Not in a judgemental way..but in a clear sighted way.
Beware the man or woman who tells you that they have tried everything and found it wanting.
Beware of the woman or man who knows all about everything but has never stuck with anything.
Beware of those who give advice while giving every indication of being superficial and reactionary.
Beware of those who substitute word play for depth.

Dont be that person yourself.

NB . The above are notes to myself.

taiyaki

Thank you for this teaching. Pride and arrogance are large in this body and mind. Can we be humble enough to let go of our practice, teachings and realization. Just walk this earth with arms wide open?

Thank god for a sangha and teacher who continually mocks us!

sharonsaw

i agree - it is almost impossible for us to see things objectively, hence it is vital to have a qualified spiritual teacher who can tell us the hard truths that we don't want to face or refuse to face about ourselves. Our monkey minds can trick us in the best possible ways so we think that we are right or we like to think we are right when we are not. When i hear people say "I have no ego", i think you are so deluded!