The sun descends as the afternoon wanes,
The garden falls into sudden stillness,
Listening to the gentle sway of the wind.

As you follow the narrative of your mind, you may taste a hint of sweetness but also soak in the dissatisfactions of life.

Why can’t thoughts lead people to the fullness of happiness? Because rationality is merely the outer layer of reality, not its core.

You need to listen and discern the silence behind the noise of the mind. Once there, the rationality of the mind becomes the tool to unveil insights known to few.

Often, we disregard what is, in pursuit of what will be; thus, we forsake our roots to immerse ourselves in many layers of illusion.

The present, ever pristine, remains.

Bhikkhu Saccabhavo Chơn Hữu
Source: FB Đi Qua Trần Gian (01/29/24)

Translated by: Dhammacetiya (TLN)

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