Dharma Words for the Heart: Transcending Karmic Obstructions
Bearing hardship means accepting torments, while bearing the loss of pleasure demands the self-discipline of a higher will.
By being able to endure the seemingly unendurable, we are able to observe the precepts purely.
Resources:
Dharma Drum- The life and heart of Ch'an practice,
Transcending Karmic Obstructions, p.195
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