Baba's thought for today.
"All spiritual practice must
be directed to the removal
of the husk and the revelation
of the kernel."
To me, the 'removal of the husk' refers to the form. Rituals and other practices may form part of one's practice, but what is more important is the substance. It is how we live, how we treat people, how we communicate and how we think. 'Revelation of the kernel' is how our thoughts words and actions reflect the beliefs and values which we hold dear.
The common sayings such as 'Practice what you preach ' or 'It is the substance, not the form' summarize the essence of this quote.
What is the significance of the rituals practised by the Chinese? For example during New Year the lion dance signifies the (in the second picture) welcome of the new year. Or the offering of a paper house during funerals as seen in picture one. The Chinese practise many festivals and we should keep the tradition going.
"All spiritual practice must
be directed to the removal
of the husk and the revelation
of the kernel."
To me, the 'removal of the husk' refers to the form. Rituals and other practices may form part of one's practice, but what is more important is the substance. It is how we live, how we treat people, how we communicate and how we think. 'Revelation of the kernel' is how our thoughts words and actions reflect the beliefs and values which we hold dear.
The common sayings such as 'Practice what you preach ' or 'It is the substance, not the form' summarize the essence of this quote.
What is the significance of the rituals practised by the Chinese? For example during New Year the lion dance signifies the (in the second picture) welcome of the new year. Or the offering of a paper house during funerals as seen in picture one. The Chinese practise many festivals and we should keep the tradition going.
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