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Thank you for this clear explanation, David. As a beginner in practicing bodhicitta I’m already finding that it helps turn the resentment of what are otherwise chores into pleasure and helps me be present in the moment. For example, as I lift my ageing dog into the car, instead of focusing on how my back hurts it makes me realise what ap…
Thank you for this clear explanation, David. As a beginner in practicing bodhicitta I’m already finding that it helps turn the resentment of what are otherwise chores into pleasure and helps me be present in the moment. For example, as I lift my ageing dog into the car, instead of focusing on how my back hurts it makes me realise what aprivilege it is to be able to care for this wonderful being and to give back some of the love that she has shown us over the years. Very clever Tibetan psychology indeed!
I so agree, Julia. 'Grudge' jobs, which for me include washing the car and gardening, can be turned into benevolent actions, and as you say, the resentment disappears ...