“In the treatment of sickness by some process of Insight, it is necessary for us to do so in ten ways, if we are to expect good results. The ten ways are:
(1) Faith. We must believe that the remedy is going to help us.
(2) Application. We must make use of the remedy in the right way and the right time.
(3) Diligence. It means to apply the remedy wholeheartedly without relaxation until the sickness is cured.
(4) Permanent conditions. This means that we are to keep the mind concentrated upon the Dharma.
(5) Discernment of causes.
(6) Expedient means. This means that we are to keep our right breathing, right practice, and right use of our thoughts in good adjustment and balance.
(7) Long practice. This means that if we are benefited by the means of practice, we are to continue it faithfully without regard to the passing of time.
(8) Choice of means. This means that we are to use observation to note whether a remedy is useful or harmful and be governed as to its continues use accordingly.
(9) Maintenance and protection. This means that we are to protect the body by the best use of our mind.
(10) Hindrances. This means that if we are benefited by our practice of Dhyana we shall not boast of it to others, and if we are unsuccessful in getting rid of hindrances we must not give rise to doubts and slanders. If we treat our sickness in these ways, no doubt we will have good results.
(1) Faith. We must believe that the remedy is going to help us.
(2) Application. We must make use of the remedy in the right way and the right time.
(3) Diligence. It means to apply the remedy wholeheartedly without relaxation until the sickness is cured.
(4) Permanent conditions. This means that we are to keep the mind concentrated upon the Dharma.
(5) Discernment of causes.
(6) Expedient means. This means that we are to keep our right breathing, right practice, and right use of our thoughts in good adjustment and balance.
(7) Long practice. This means that if we are benefited by the means of practice, we are to continue it faithfully without regard to the passing of time.
(8) Choice of means. This means that we are to use observation to note whether a remedy is useful or harmful and be governed as to its continues use accordingly.
(9) Maintenance and protection. This means that we are to protect the body by the best use of our mind.
(10) Hindrances. This means that if we are benefited by our practice of Dhyana we shall not boast of it to others, and if we are unsuccessful in getting rid of hindrances we must not give rise to doubts and slanders. If we treat our sickness in these ways, no doubt we will have good results.
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