★ 1st Thought that Turns the Mind Precious Human Rebirth.
★ Make sure to study 12 links of interdependence.
★ Root cause of ignorance = Belief in 'I' self, cause of both samsara and afflictive emotions that keep one anchored in samsara.
★ The evolution of 'I' will lead us to the bardo to be blown about by karmas winds.
★ Aversion and Attachment will propel us to various realms of samsara.
★ Main afflictive emotion in present life will control our rebirth in the future.
★ The 6 main defilements correspond to the 6 worlds of samsara: Pride, Jealously, & Attachment = 3 Higher Realms. Hatred, Miserliness, & Ignorance = 3 lower realms.
★ As with all phenomena suffering is interdependent and multiplies often with nasty results.
★ Lord Buddha said grasping at what is attractive and aversion to unpleasant is the fuel for suffering with the spark being the belief in an eternal, independent self.
★ Happiness in samsara is impermanent and fleeting and usually......
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