The Changeless Nature

ten key causesConclusion 159V7. Through inferior understanding, absence of aspiration to virtue,indulging in wrong pride, a nature veiled by neglecting dharma, 'mistaking the expedient meaning 6 for the absolute - thatness,greed's thirst, ideology's grip, the influence of truth despisers,staying away from those holding the teachings and lower aspiration— thus is the doctrine of 'those who defeat the enemy' abandoned.How Not to Lose the Profound TeachingsV8. More than fire, cruel poisonous snakes, murderers and lightning,should the wise fear the loss of these profound teachings.Fire, snakes, enemies and thunderbolts only bring life to an end -they do not take one to the so frightful state of the avici hell 7 .How Even the Worst Mistakes Are Rectified By ItV9. Even one who, through repeated association with sinful friends,has had harmful intentions towards the buddha or who commitsthe most heineous acts of killing father, mother or an Arhator who creates divisions in the noble sangha will be quickly ridof such things 8 upon sincere reflection about this true nature —how could there be liberation for one whose mind hates dharma!3. The DedicationV10. Whatever virtue I obtain through having properly explainedthese seven points — the jewels, the perfectly-pure essence,immaculate enlightenment, its qualities and buddha-activity,through it may beings see the sage of boundless life 9 ,he endowed with limitless light; having seen him,once their stainless dharma eyes are opened,may they then achieve supreme enlightenment.