minds to be tempted by the eight worldly concerns and lose our direction. We must earnestly practice the pith instruction of bodhicitta, for it is the most important and precious approach among all the practices.
C. Encouragement to Arouse the Mind of Renunciation 1. The Merit of Observing Precepts For all kinds of grand events in saṃsāra, Do not have any thought of desire. Do observe the pure precepts, the magnificent adornment in the world, To which human and gods make supreme offerings. a. Real Mind of Renunciation In order to achieve ultimate liberation from saṃsāra, we must not have even the slightest thought of desire towards the glitz and wealth in this ordinary world. Instead we should conscientiously observe the pure precepts, to which humans and gods make their transcendent offerings. For those who hope to break away from reincarnation and attain liberation, the attainment of fame, power, high social status, and sensual enjoyment should be totally meaningless and not stir up any desire within them. If they sincerely view luxurious cars and mansions as if they are just objects in a dream, illusions, or bubbles, and truly feel that the three realms are nothing but a house on fire without any momentary bliss, they have aroused a real mind of renunciation.
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