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15. Don’t wait in ambush; don’t bring things to a painful point; don’t try to be the fastest. Here’s another triptych of pointers to our habitual way of relating with others: we wait until the time is right to attack, keep going in a conflict until it hurts and always compete and try to outdo …

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38. All activities should be done with one intention. The “one intention” of this slogan is to be of benefit to all sentient beings. I want to wake up, ripen compassion and cultivate the ability to let go. I want to let everything in life do this. Original Presentation || Commentary References Point VII | …

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16. Don’t make gods into demons; abandon poisonous food; don’t act with a twist. These slogans all describe the common situation of turning beneficial things (gods and food) into harmful ones (demons and poison). Even if I am firmly on the path and practicing regularly, I can still turn the path into an ego trip …

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39. Correct all wrongs with one intention. Similar to the previous slogan, the “one intention” is to exchange self for others. This is the essence of Tonglen practice. I want to be aware of what’s going on in difficult situations and reach out to others. This helps me live together with others, recognizing our differences …

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26. Always meditate on whatever provokes resentment. Similar to the slogan, “Whatever you meet unexpectedly, join with meditation,” this one is a reminder that I can view anger, resentment, frustration, hatred and other unpleasant emotional reactions as openings to a direct experience of the present moment. I can welcome these emotions as reminders rather than …

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42. Keep the three inseparable. This slogan reminds us that our thoughts, speech and actions (body, speech and mind) are interdependent. We can strive to keep them inseparable from the yearning to communicate from the heart. Everything I think, say or do contributes to either connection or isolation, so I must take good care and …