In this episode of the Backyard Buddhist Podcast Pawo talks about bringing ourselves to a constant state of awareness as we begin this new year. Altars and offerings are a common practice but what about offering everything in our experience up to our awakened awareness? There is Dharma when others show us exactly where we are stuck. By doing or saying something that provokes us to get "hooked" into a habitual way of reacting with anger, greed and dissatisfaction. We receive the living, breathing gift of the chance to work directly, honestly and compassionately with our own patterns. Remember that without being provoked by others you may remain ignorant to painful habits and reactions and cannot train to transform them into the path of awakening. Happiest New Year!
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