The Four Enlightened Activities

In Buddhism, the four enlightened activities are pacifying, enriching, magnetising and destroying.

The Buddha said, “Don’t take my word for it; look for yourself” because, in just repeating words, we become arrogant; Mara activity says, “Believe me.” Don’t just read the words – put them into practice.

Basically, there are no problems, as problems are our path to enlightenment.

Pacifying: the clarity of inner space.
Enriching: the space of wisdom.
Magnetising: radiating this sacred space.
Destroying: dismantling ego’s games of filling up space.

The clarity of primordial space/wisdom is free from elaborations, and allows others to feel free; in this way, it is pacifying. This welcoming, open space feels good, allowing a sense of relief to enter. It attracts or magnetises, enriching by the realisation that there are no obstacles. Sacred space without obstacles destroys any games of ego because there is no reaction and no expectation.

Nothing actually happens. By realising awareness, all attitudes drop away. There is nothing there to fight against, which is a relief.

When we try to manipulate a situation, it becomes Mara activity which destroys everything.
Instead of one taste, we’re left with a bad taste. 🙂

Unfortunately, most communication is combative.
The four enlightened activities foster open communication.