The Power of Karma (part eight)
Those who possess a mind of virtue often do not notice negative behaviors in others, which is a tremendous blessing. For instance, a person might say something just awful, but virtuous ears automatically close, " What? Did you say something to me? ” Even standing close by, he or she cannot hear negativity very well because the karma and mind of virtue cannot experience it. They have little supporting perceptions to be alert to negativity! Do you know someone like this? Has it ever happened to you? What a blessing. Student: How can we experience a virtuous sense but still avoid the judgments associated with it? Rinpoche: What possible judgment would you make against your own virtue? Student: I might judge my virtue to be the best of the virtues. Rinpoche: Oh I see. This sounds like competitive virtue. I do not think it qualifies. I believe there is even a phrase for this: Holier than thou. Nope, that would not be virtue. We can all recognize someone acting holi...