[OceanofDharma] Quotes of the Week: Being Meticulous Is Not Based on Fear

[Carolyn Gimian]

Ocean of Dharma Quotes of the Week

April 18, 2009

BEING METICULOUS IS NOT BASED ON FEAR

Cessation and salvation come to you as you become a reasonable 
person. You become reasonable and meticulous because you cease to be 
sloppy and careless. Therefore, there is a sense of relief. 
Meticulousness is exemplified by oryoki practice, a formal style of 
serving and eating food that has its origins in Zen Buddhism. In this 
practice you are aware of everything that is being done, every move. 
At the same time, you are not uptight, for once you become 
self-conscious, you begin to forget the oryoki procedures. This logic 
also applies to keeping your room tidy, taking care of your clothing, 
taking care of your lifestyle altogether. Being meticulous is not 
based on fear; it is based on natural mindfulness.

 From Chapter  Seven, "Meditation as the Path to Buddhahood" in THE 
TRUTH OF SUFFERING: and the Path of Liberation, page 72. Order your copy at:

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