? 1st Thought that Turns the Mind Precious Human Rebirth.
? Make sure to study 12 links of interdependence.
? Root cause of ignorance = Belief in 'I' self, cause of both samsara and afflictive emotions that keep one anchored in samsara.
? The evolution of 'I' will lead us to the bardo to be blown about by karmas winds.
? Aversion and Attachment will propel us to various realms of samsara.
? Main afflictive emotion in present life will control our rebirth in the future.
? The 6 main defilements correspond to the 6 worlds of samsara: Pride, Jealously, & Attachment = 3 Higher Realms. Hatred, Miserliness, & Ignorance = 3 lower realms.
? As with all phenomena suffering is interdependent and multiplies often with nasty results.
? Lord Buddha said grasping at what is attractive and aversion to unpleasant is the fuel for suffering with the spark being the belief in an eternal, independent self.
? Happiness in samsara is impermanent and fleeting and usually results in suffering. Its like a mosquito bite scratch = relief/happiness but leaves nasty scab in which itch comes back strong as ever.
? Working for all goals in this life (weather yuppie or hipster) will last at most till death. We will leave them all behind will the pain of separation and the oncoming pain of the bardo.
? The ngondro helps introduces suffering (1st Nobel Truth) and disgust with samsara.
? As Lord Buddha said one must find the cause and nature of suffering then proceed to battle and eradicate it.
? In 3 lower ...