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Caigentan 89. The integrity of selfless motives
In making a sacrifice, it is important not to have an indecisive mind. Such a mind can inflict a great deal of shame on your spirit of self-sacrifice.
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Caigentan 88. Authentic serenity and joy
If you are able to keep quiet in a noiseless place, that kind of quietness does not count for much; only the quietness that is obtained from hard work accords completely with man’s nature.
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Caigentan 87. Observe the heart and attain enlightenment
In stillness, a person’s thoughts are as clear as water, and his true heart can be seen to the bottom.
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Caigentan 86. Awareness and redirection
As soon as you find your thoughts deflecting to the path of material desires, switch them immediately back to the path of preserving your essential nature.
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Caigentan 85. Cultivating readiness in leisure, stillness and solitude
When at leisure do not let precious time slip idly by. You will discover the great value of such advice in your busy days.
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Caigentan 84. Elegance in adversity
The poor man sweeps his floor until it is spotless. The poor woman combs her hair until it is neat and tidy. Neither produces a wonderful sight, but these actions bespeak a sensibility of elegance.