Guru on Nostr: #ThichNhatHanh Disconnect of Modern Life ~ "People today do not know how to rest. ...

#ThichNhatHanh
Disconnect of Modern Life ~
"People today do not know how to rest. They fill their free time with countless diversions. People cannot tolerate even a few minutes of unoccupied time. They have to turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper, reading anything at all, even the advertisements. They constantly need something to look at, listen to, or talk about, all to keep the emptiness inside from rearing its terrifying head.
The Heart Sutra says that there is "nothing to attain." We meditate not to attain enlightenment, because enlightenment is already in us... We see that we do not lack anything, that we already are what we want to become, and our striving just comes to a halt. We are at peace in the present moment, just seeing the sunlight streaming through our window or hearing the sound of the rain. We don't have to run after anything. We can enjoy every moment. People talk about entering nirvana, but we are already there."