We are literally in a vehicle in the rain on a cold day. The rain drops crowd the windshield and reflect each other, causing the illusion of samsara. Impermanence can even be seen as they accumulate and soon begin to bring each other away. It is only with the wisdom and compassion of the virtues and the two truths that we finally use our wipers and discover that there is actually nothing; formlessness. Even after this, however, there remains the temperature difference. You have to find the middle way to make sure the windshield doesn’t get too foggy, but also that you don’t get too cold. Some people like to think they can just eliminate the obstacle and smash through the windshield, but this is not the case as you remove the protection and invite the dangers of things like stray bugs and objects, making yourself vulnerable. Other times people get cracks in their windshields, making it harder to reach nirvana. For some, it is only until they get a new car that they can solve this issue, while others manage to drive despite it. Even despite all of this, once you finally reach your destination, it is important to step out of the car.

4:42 pm • 8 April 2012 • 4 notes



