Right Thought - The thought manifests as the word; The word manifests as the deed; The deed develops into habit; And habit hardens into character; So watch the thought and its ways with care, And let it spring from love Born out of concern for all beings…. As the shadow follows the body, as we think, so we become. —The Dhammapada (Sayings of the Buddha) - The 2nd step on the Noble 8-Fold Path is traditionally known as Right Thought or Right Intentions. This step speaks about the possibility, and necessity, of using our minds and firm determination, or resolve, to free ourselves from ignorance, delusion, negativity, and selfishness. This step asks us, as seekers, to purify our attitudes and thoughts—to become totally straightforward and honest with ourselves—and, in so doing, to develop a working loving-kindness, empathy, and compassion toward all creatures. We cannot find deeper spiritual understanding without developing the faculties and qualities of the heart and mind. _______________________________________________ Awesome Art by David Ho (#DavidHo) #Wisdom #Esoteric #Symbolism #Philosophy #Spirituality #Mystery #Buddhist #TibetanBuddhism #LamaSuryaDas #AwakeningTheBuddhaWithin #astrology101 #vedicshastras #bhramhavaastu #india #frenchbulldog #frenchie (at Vedic Shastras) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD3tIzfFEro/?igshid=3eoz2x0fbppt
