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Realization through one's own effort

Posted by James Shaheen on 26 Aug 2009 in

Laypeople live in the realm of sensuality. They have families, money, and possessions, and are deeply involved in all sorts of activities. Yet sometimes they will gain insight and see dharma before monks and nuns do. Why is this?

Well, why? Read Ajahn Chah's "Meeting the Dharma Alone" here.

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olga lednichenko's picture
Reply by olga lednichenko on March 18, 2010, 4:08 pm

well, life is hard. Its challenging. Facing the vagaries of life is daunting enough. Get a wife and you shall see - how hard :)

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olga lednichenko