If we sincerely want to become a liberated person, then we have to be willing to be independent in a world where so few truly think for themselves.
One should not injure, subjugate, enslave, torture, or kill any animal, living being, organism, or sentient being. Just as suffering is painful to you, in the same way it is painful, disquieting and terrifying to all animals, living beings, organisms and sentient beings.
“Make your offering,” said the Master. “As you make it be pleased in mind. Make your mind completely calm and contented. Focus and fill the offering-mind with the giving. From this secure position you can be free from ill will.”
In religion and politics people’s beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second-hand
Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can’t see where it keeps its brain.
