Osho: Do Not Discuss Defects Chogyam Trungpa: Don`t Talk About Injured Limbs Pema Chodron: Don`t Talk About Injured Limbs Jamgon Kongtrul: Do Not Talk About Weak Points Alan Wallace: Speak Not of Degenerate Qualities Rabten & Dhargyey: Speak Not of the Shortcomings of Others. Dilgo Khyentse: Do Not Discuss Infirmities CHANGE YOUR INCLINATION AND THEN MAINTAIN IT DON`T THINK ABOUT ANYTHING THAT CONCERNS OTHERS  Commitments   Osho

Do Not Discuss Defects

 

 
My Book on Tai Chi Imagery
The mind tends to discuss the defects of others. It helps the ego to feel good. Everybody is such a sinner; when everybody is such a sinner, comparatively one feels like a saint. When everybody is doing wrong, it feels good that "At least I am not doing THAT much wrong."

People are unconsciously doing many things. If they become conscious these things will drop. Atisha says: Don't ponder over others' defects, it is none of your business. Don't interfere in others' lives, it is none of your business.

And remember, it is not only a question of not discussing others' defects. Don't even be too much concerned about your own defects. Take note, be aware, and let the matter be settled then and there.

Don't discuss others' defects, don't discuss your own defects. Take note, and that is that. Atisha says: Awareness is enough, nothing else is needed. If you are fully aware of anything, the fire of awareness burns it. There is no need for any other remedy.

From The Book of Wisdom : Discourses on Atisha`s Seven Points of Mind Training, by Osho
Used by kind permission of Osho Foundation International

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