Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable
and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world,
we are subject to both gratification and disappointment;
it is a matter o
…e, prestige, recognition, and happiness, and the Frightened Mind that fears loss and suffering. The importance of meditation practice is emphasized as a tool to maintain a calm and alert mind, enabling us to co…