Fear is not completely useless, it’s not something we need to get rid of. Fear is not something that only brings you pain. Actually, some fear brings you happiness, doesn’t it? Fear of killing someone brings you happiness. Fear of robbing banks brings you freedom––if you didn’t have this fear, you could get locked up.
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Upaya: The Secret Sauce of the Dharma
“This mind now is the dharma we have been looking for. Practicing the dharma means working with present appearances. Working with this mind now.”
April 17, 2026
