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Egotism
One day, during his usual visit, the Prime Minister asked the
master, "Your Reverence, what is egotism according to
Buddhism?" The master's face turned red, and in a very
condescending and insulting tone of voice, he shot back,
"What kind of stupid question is that!?"
Reflection
* The source of our suffering can be traced to the
thinking that we have a permanent self.
* The ignorant man reacts to all sorts of situations in
order to protect his Ego or Self. This brings much
suffering.
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Without Fear
Reflection
* A man can train his mind to develop the qualities of
courage, concentration, mindfulness and wisdom.
* The wise man, so courageous, is not afraid of death. He
makes preparations ( rid of superstition ) to face the day
when he faces death and transits to another plane of
existence.