Gyalsey_Laglen_v2_24092014_e-book

Actually, nothing is given: it is just a form of training. Even though it seems kind
of childish, it is a way to train because in terms of spiritual practice, we are still in
kindergarten, maybe even lower than kindergarten.
Such kind of training has to be started gently, and then slowly we can
practise with bigger and greater things. Through this practice, we minimise our
attachment to self, belongings and happiness until we become capable of sharing
and exchanging with others. Gradually, one will be able to practise equal rights.
Why not
Let us share. This is what I have: happiness, the cause of happiness. You can
have half and I can have half: 50/50. This is the first indication that you are
developing this attitude.
To have 100% for ourselves is a typical samsaric attitude. We cannot blame it
on anyone else; it is just a characteristic of samsara. If you practise, you will slowly
be able to share 50% of what you have.
I need happiness, you need happiness too and since I have it, so why can I not
share it with you This kind of attitude is the first step. By practising this training
continuously, you will gradually be able to give your entire happiness and entire
cause of happiness to others selflessly - without a sense of regret. That is the great
Bodhisattva level.
When you reach that state, you will never have any expectation for yourself.
With a great Bodhisattva, everything is always for others.
The motivation of great Bodhisattvas would then be very strong. People can
ask, “Can I have your eyes” and you would say, “Oh, yes, definitely, certainly.
There would not be any question such as: “Why do you want my eyes They are
my eyes not yours” There would not be any argument at all. “Can I have your
eyes” Yes, certainly.” This is the way of a great Bodhisattva. Since this person
needs eyes, I will give them mine. And not only my eyes, but also my life, if he
or she needs it.
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