"Lost in the Fearful Flood, please point an Island out to Me" | Suttanipata #1092 f
As we have just experienced heavy flooding in Brisbane, Ajahn Dhammasiha discusses Suttanipāta Verses 1092 - 1095:[Kappa's question]Lost in the fearful flood that drownsus all in ageing and in death - Amidst this sea of misery where is the island that is safe?Direct me to that island, please,where I shall never drown again. [The Buddha's answer] Lost in the fearful flood that drownsyou all in ageing and in death - Amidst this sea of miseryI point an island out to you:'Own Nothing, Don't Attach to Anything'that is the island unsurpassed;It's called 'Nibbāna', and it isthe end of ageing and of death. All those who know, the mindful ones,their heart is cool right here and now.They have escaped the Evil One,he can't control them anymore. www.dhammagiri.net