Your actions...

By Vichara


The 8th century Buddhist scholar Shantideva once said “We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?” I know there is a sentiment that sometimes the world is out to get you and why even try, it’s hopeless. Of course we like to empathic with the troubles of others but truly we must look, review and resolve the root of whatever troubles and yes the good stuff that enters our path. After all we are and need to be ultimately responsible for our actions because more than ultimately the one who created them. Why be angry with anyone else as Shantideva said, this is your life. Even if you think that you could hide away and have no contact with others to avoid troubles you will get hungry and possibly sick. An action again created by you. Perhaps if you mandate to yourself that even though things will happen to you (good or bad) you will be accepting and responsible and try to cultivate a compassionate path for not only you but for others as well.

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