Forgiveness leads to freedom. True freedom. Interesting - today I read of the importance forgiveness plays in Buddhism, specifically, Buddhist meditation - forgiveness removes a major hindrance in the pursuit of deepening our meditation. In the deeper states of Jhana meditation we enter a blissful absorption that opens us to insights on the nature of reality and this in turn frees us from the grasping nature of the mundane. Except for one thing - resentments block our ability to accept and enter this state of bliss. We literally block our way from liberation with our resentments and judgments. The way to deal with this hindrance is to face is head on, examine the illusionary nature of its existence - how it depends on our thoughts to feed its continuation - and to accept it, illusion and all - it served a purpose of protection and comfort at one time but is no longer needed, no longer desired. We wish for something more now, we crave freedom in our inner world. With acceptance and examination comes forgiveness, love and the freedom to enter the blissful states of meditation that will lead to a compassionate, fulfilling life and yes, to liberation.
Peace,
Eric
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