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If a person has a really deep interest in

spiritual growth, he or she cannot do

away with the practice of meditation.

That is the key! Just a mere prayer or

wish will not affect this inner spiritual

change. The only way for development

is through a constant effort through

meditation. Of course, in the beginning

it is not easy. You may find difficulties,

or a loss of enthusiasm. Or perhaps in

the beginning there will be too much

enthusiasm – then after a few weeks

or months, your enthusiasm may wane.

We need to develop a constant,

persistent approach based on a

long-term commitment.

當一個人對於性靈成長

有真正熱切的興趣時,

他 (她) 無法避免禪修的練習.

這是重點! 僅僅祈禱或許願

不會對內在性靈的轉變產生作用.

性靈發展的唯一方式是持續的禪修.

開始時當然不容易.

你會遇見困難或是失去熱忱.

也可能在開始時太過熱衷 –

幾個星期或幾個月之後, 熱度卻消退了.

我們需要以一種長期投入的信念

來培養一個可以長久堅持的基礎.