The benefits of dharma recounted by the Buddha and his disciples are the results of the proper practice of dharma. You cannot reap all those benefits just by listening to a few teachings. If you do not practice, you will think that the dharma does not work – especially when problems arise and you cannot deal with them. You might even give up the dharma and never benefit from it. To enjoy its positive effects, practice it first.
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17th Karmapa
from the book The Future Is Now: Timely Advice for Creating a Better World
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Further quotes from the book The Future Is Now:
- Using discernment
- Be your own guide
- Friends
- Investigation
- True peace
- Intelligence
- Just for the fun of it
- Aspire to great things
- Living harmoniously with others
- Human life
- Lighten up
- Guidance on the own path
- Why not support others
- Serving the common interest
- Dialogue
- Impermanence
- How to decide
- Reactions
- Our impact on the world