Our faults are merely narrow or constricted expressions of virtue, and can thus be expanded beyond their present limits through cultivation.
Attachment is the limited expression of loving kindness, since both lead us to perceive that which is desirable. When attachment encompasses all beings, it is no longer attachment, but loving kindness.
Aversion is the limited expression of compassion, since both lead us to perceive that which is undesirable. When aversion is directed at the suffering of all beings without exception, it is no longer aversion, but compassion.
Indifference is the limited expression of the wisdom of equality, since both lead us to ignore distinctions. When indifference no longer discriminates self-interest from the interest of others, it is no longer indifference, but the wisdom of equality.
Wonderful!
I don’t mean to be irreverent, but this sounds like the philosophy behind martial arts — that is, turning negative energy into a positive outcome.
Perhaps it’s the other way around… traditional martial arts are based on Dharma.
Yes, of course. I just saw the connection clearly is all.
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