I’ve studied through the slogans a dozen times in my life;
these are my musings on the slogan currently, what comes up on the day that
I am posting the slogan, not a formal interpretation.
For that reason they are less about straight Buddhist teachings,
and I think able to be shared with most practitioners of other faiths or no faith
(unless yours doesn’t allow you to read any other tradition.)
If you have time and the inclination, I published the WHOLE  thang here!

“51 is all about the practice…”

I am not repeating the actual slogan this morning, because it is all about practicing: benefiting others, compassion, caring, ceasing gossip,
heeding the advice of those who know.

In hard times the benefits of practice shine;
in hard times you have to practice harder.

One thing I suggest as part of your practice, whatever your religion, is to set your own boundaries and be respectful of other’s while keeping yourself safe.

Let someone set the boundaries they need and do not think them foolish.
Some may be visiting people who are vulnerable, and want to be extra cautious.
Some may have vulnerabilities that you can’t see.

Some may believe it is a hoax.

Don’t spread misinformation.

Don’t judge another their cautions.

Be a voice of calm and wisdom.

Don’t be greedy.

Don’t endanger another by your selfish actions.

I will get back to finishing this run on the Lojong, but this has been a hard week.

In this weekly commentary on the lojong, I am interested in hearing about
YOUR life or how the lojong affected you or your practice awakening in some manner.
For more info about why, go here.

 OE or OKINA NOTEBOOKS (my favorite journals, also known as Cadic)

Okina Journal, inks… .
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