All Buddhas and Bodhisattvas possess a serene state of mind. We practice Buddha-Dharma to attain that state. We hope that everyone can be free of afflictions. There are many types of afflictions. Afflictions come from different kind of views. We have previously spoken of Sixty-two Views. There are also the Ninety-eight Tempters that drive us beyond our control. Are there only Ninety-eight Tempters? We also have 108 Afflictions. 108 kinds of affliction!! Is that all? No, the Buddha spoke of 840,000 afflictions. You should all understand this very clear, so you can be vigilent when our mind comes in contact with the outside environment. |
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