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A review by koob
It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path by Dzigar Kongtrul, Helen Berliner
4.0
I'll 4.5 this. I began hesitant at reading a book with such a cliche self help title but it closing with the words 'It's up to you.' was spot on. I think Dzigar Kongtrül (Pema Chödrön's teacher) might be right, and all good teachers, and their masters, Buddhas, modern day folk, etc. Liberation depends on ourselves.
This has been my first extended learning of ego-mind and it was timely with some of my own fears being currently realised.
Actions in place when finishing book include working on not staying stuck in the deep funks that can steal the day. Literal shaking of such funks right off are now being incorporated. From here it'll be easy reminders to try and appreciate the challenges being faced, to not take things so seriously, build on creating a passion in exposing my faults (err), and not forcing myself in a certain spiritual direction just because.
I'm starting to like Buddhist theory as a way to uncover myself and connect with everyone, everything, but I'm not inclined to be learning ancient names right now or taking vows or getting lost in sects (insects) and institutions. Reading as they come. Continued self study. Got it.
This has been my first extended learning of ego-mind and it was timely with some of my own fears being currently realised.
Actions in place when finishing book include working on not staying stuck in the deep funks that can steal the day. Literal shaking of such funks right off are now being incorporated. From here it'll be easy reminders to try and appreciate the challenges being faced, to not take things so seriously, build on creating a passion in exposing my faults (err), and not forcing myself in a certain spiritual direction just because.
I'm starting to like Buddhist theory as a way to uncover myself and connect with everyone, everything, but I'm not inclined to be learning ancient names right now or taking vows or getting lost in sects (insects) and institutions. Reading as they come. Continued self study. Got it.