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Ananda
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 Posted - May 08 2009 : 3:24:46 PM
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The rat (thought) is bigger and stronger than the kitten (awareness)
"Generally, when thought arises, the mind will be dragged along like a kitten trying to catch a big rat. The rat (thought) is bigger and stronger than the kitten (awareness). When the rat shows up, the kitten, by nature, will catch the rat. The rat is frightened and runs away with the kitten holding on. After a while the kitten becomes tired and let the rat go. Similarly, thoughts will arise endlessly and stop by themselves.
As we cultivate self-awareness more and more, it is like we keep feeding a kitten until it becomes a big, strong cat. When thought arises, the mind will not be dragged along and thought will stop immediately."
Luangpor Teean Jittasubho
(Source: Luangpor Teean Jittasubho A Manual of Self-Awareness, Bangkok: Luangpor Teean Foundation, 1994)
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miguel
Spain
1197 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2009 : 02:23:30 AM
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Sparkle
Ireland
1457 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2009 : 04:26:49 AM
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Thanks ananda
May we all grow into big tigers or leopards and frighten those rats away with a glance |
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christiane
Lebanon
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Posted - May 09 2009 : 12:19:17 PM
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Thank you Ananda..
(maybe I should stop feeding my rats with cheese..?! that may help  ) |
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CarsonZi
Canada
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Posted - May 09 2009 : 12:42:01 PM
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Never seen a rat in real life. My province in Canada is totally rat free. Long live the kitten
Love,
Carson |
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Ananda
3115 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2009 : 03:11:30 AM
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thk you everyone for you lovely posts, and may we all grow into Lions wrarrrrrrrrrrr |
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