The Buddha was no different from you. No different. That is why he serves as a good model, because he was as you are now. So don’t worship the Buddha. Don’t put him on a pedestal. Don’t even look up to him. Become him. Have the same intentions, take the same stand. Be the Buddha now! Put an end to all delaying, to all excuses, to all bowing down to saintly figures of the past or present. Stand up!
You are the Buddha! You are freedom itself! Stop dreaming your dream! Stop pretending that you are in bondage – stop telling yourself that lie! Stop pretending to be someone, or something! You are no one, you are no-thing! You are not this body or this mind. This body and mind exist within who and what you are. You are pure consciousness, already free, awake, and liberated. Stand up and walk out of your dream. I am here to say that you can do this. ~ Adyashanti
Could I have another please? 🙂
LikeLike
Beautiful post – in depth of life & thoughts
with regards
LikeLike
Reblogged this on Teacher as Transformer and commented:
Letting go is one of the hardest things to do. Each morning, as I meditate, I find the first thing I need to do is begin to let thoughts flow rather than dwell on and in them. It is a liberating process and leads to an invigorating day usually.
LikeLike
Thank you for reblogging this, and isn’t that the truth . . . letting go is difficult and it is why I am reminded again and again to come to my yoga mat, my meditation space, and back into my heart and out of my monkey mind!
LikeLike
The monkey mind always wants to interrupt me in meditative spaces and on the yoga mat, as well. You are welcome.
LikeLike
Self become Buddha rather than a slave to Buddha. This idea is something I like.
LikeLike
Great message Wildflower, Many people mis -understand the Buddha, he was a teacher, love his message. Jim, Chiang Rai, Thailand
LikeLike
Yes, love is the message! Thanks for your kind words.
LikeLike