March 02, 2011

Self-discipline to prevent advent of negative emotion

Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating
negative emotions, should be a defensive measure.  At least we will be able to prevent the advent of negative conduct dominated by negative emotion.  That is 'shila', or moral ethics.  Once we develop this by familiarizing ourselves with it, along with mindfulness and conscientiousness, eventually that pattern and way of life will become a part of our own life."
 

 Dalai Lama

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