The Effects of Dharma.

 The effects of practising the Dharma are that the mind clears and the heart feels more warmth. One sees the folly of Samsara (the vicious cycle of existence) more clearly. One is more aware of being present, and not so given to habitual reacting (although aware of a pattern in our expression).

Practice brings more peace, confidence and detachment from the worldly theatre. We see the unconscious plays presenting themselves daily, in us and around us, scripted by pride, fear, desire…

In meditation, we realise that which we studied and analysed. Because of this clarity, compassion naturally arises. One becomes detached and spacious, but not indifferent to others’ suffering. Emotions do not vanish: they are understandable.

We die alone and reincarnate alone, and therefore we need stability in our understanding – something we can rely on. We have to take responsibility for the state of our mind, before we can advise others.

Of course, I’m sticking my neck out, head ready to be chopped off ;-). If we are wise, one day you and I will be enlightened. This is merely a diary of the journey – of how the process feels. The technical stuff we can read in books!