Obstacles on the spiritual path.

 Obstacles are not necessarily what we must avoid. When we know how to treat, the main obstacle becomes our spiritual path. In the following article, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche master lists the different types of obstacles that we often encounter and identify appropriate methods for treatment. 

 Whether at the level of how to practice, we will always have obstacles. Tibetan language is called obstacles Parche, which means "the delicate progress". In fact, more and more practice, the greater obstacles, but if we understand that obstacles are part of the path, we can learn from that. Obstacles may be the private messages sent, indicating the shows need to wake up and look at what is happening. On a deeper level, we can see the obstacles is an integral part of our journey.

 Obstacles that may come from outside, inside, or hidden. External obstacle is anything in our surroundings as scattered mind in the process of practice. For example, busy too as well as an obstacle in practice. Shouldering too much housework also hinder the practice. Entertainment is also an obstacle: a hobby can take all my time, and suddenly I found myself no longer want to practice anymore. In a more subtle level, our minds are always looking for good qualities in their pastimes, and it certainly is an obstacle.

 Inner obstacles related to the course of our practice, which is most commonly accepted, or head over it.The attachment of a concept or idea that can make you go astray on their spiritual path. One other obstacle inside the mind from wandering constantly whirring mental sparks, caused me to lose focus and energy are consumed canopy. A different kind of obstacles that have so much emotion. If we dragged along by the emotions of anger, hatred, jealousy, desire to participate or demand, our practice will be hampered.

 Potential obstacles related to our interpretations, as doubts about the path, or lack of confidence in France. Obviously when we suspect it is difficult to practice, and even if we have to go further meditation can not progress either. We see the practice as a minor in daily activities, and our spiritual development increasingly more sporadic. Then the path is ended, and we go the way of the world. We lose the spirit of self-discipline, humor and lucidity. To treat yourself in terms of potential, we must eliminate the obstacles that impede development right understanding and firm conviction.

 Generally, these obstacles are related to agriculture and grace (or conditions). Special obstacles arising from the condition of our environment, which are the obstacles related to the habits of body and mind into industrial artifacts. Body obstacles can lead to the worst situation is murder or harming others.Border obstacles are evil words creates negative conditions. Italy distention occurs in our mind arises when an unhealthy state, such as excessive desire or dislike someone. From this evil action, obstacles will multiply. What we say or do is create an energy, a frequency way feel obstacles come to us. 

 What remedy can eliminate the conditions that cause obstruction? On all levels, the basic remedy disarmament remains an alert mind. Some Buddhists have been hit by a car once asked my father Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche is the great master that, why did the accident happen? He is thought to have a career in the past has led to the accident that occurred. But surprisingly for him, my father replied that it was only because he had no awareness!

 For realistic problems, we can easily alert, as transmitted to be careful when looking at the two sides, but the awareness is not only the usual attention but also transcends it to become the show know and observe yourself. Fast speed is the enemy of awareness; it do not forget to look what is happening.When we are arrogant and insensitive, self-satisfied with what belongs to the body, speech and mind of you, what obstacles will born. Then I do not understand why things are happening the same. Although the practice is in any degree, I also pay attention to his life and reflect it clearly.

 

 The remedy is to eliminate internal obstacles elaborately practice. Dwell in practice, we use the present moment as pivotal contact center to overcome the thoughts whirring. Centripetal back to the breath is the practice to mindfulness and awareness. If you have strong feelings create obstacles, we can use two ways to value. If practice is to simply monitor the breath and let go of any emotional wandering, you should do it. The second way is to use measures "consistent" to analyze and reconsider my feelings. I began to explore, investigate emotions, ask yourself, "Why such hate me again? What do we feel this way?" While reviewing the reasons that led to feelings, and how they have caused misery, worry yourself, I will be separated from them. That was the way to help us get mindfulness and awareness.

 The laxity, or laziness, is also a major obstacle needs to pay attention to. Laziness may prevent us never practiced meditation is. The resolution also deals through psychological manifestations of autism found herself always busy, or in an opposite direction, feeling depressed do not want to do anything. And even if we have to sit down for meditation, it also prevented the results we achieved in the same way. The laxity can occur in any qualifications, and are related to their own interpretations. The remedy is to eliminate excitement. Which means we have to start again from scratch.

 For a fresh start back, I can not think forward, but must return to the rear, recalls the first thing that caused me the inspiration to practice, review of reviews How is that a practitioner. Rekindle enthusiasm also means that we associate with love again, with bodhicitta, or the enlightened mind. When we raised with love and compassion sensitive, I will dwell confidence in their meditation practice. As a result, we will clarify objectives and their commitment, and to overcome our own laxity. Then, on a deeper level, we can also use this method to dwell antidote naturally where the pristine nature of the mind. 

 Efforts to eliminate obstacles from the outside, from the inside and at the level of latent given us the opportunity to learn from that. When applying the remedy disarmament, our practice can help us to a deeper and more progress on the path to enlightenment. With mindfulness, awareness, and solid insight, we can find the target in their practice and have deep faith that places the path. These factors brought this nice peace and contentment with all that we are doing. It also makes it possible to combine everything into their practice, even in family matters and work again. If we can keep themselves always practice in mind, the superficial aspects of life from the world is no longer an obstacle for me.

 Some famous practitioners have claimed that the main obstacle is their path. It's a pretty incredible thing to teach in practice - as was excited with obstacles and difficulties. Most of us have to train your mind to be strong before we can say is, "Bring obstacles come here!" We must develop insight collective experiences and their feelings before we can transcend them up using such methods. 

 

 Regular practice, sowing peace and love in the hearts, and renew your enthusiasm is the key factor in making disarmament obstacles. Through each step, this method will eventually be taken to give us an equal mind. The sign shows that progress has been made? That body, speech and mind, our will becomes softer. There are times when one can withstand the difficulties, without a complaint. We can begin to receive the obstacles as predestined to practice the good virtues such as patience, tolerance, discipline, concentration, effort, and the well-connected factors that pile Tue realize that everything is as Thi. Through the practice and change attitudes, what comes to us - whether better or worse - will reduce the drag forces are causing obstruction to us on the path.END=NAM MO CAKYA MOUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTENMENT.VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.24/2/2017.