On this path of awakening into the vast frontier of the mind, we discover the treasure of our inheritance from the Buddha, directing ourselves with the compass of compassionate wisdom. This journey is internal, silent, hidden. We are learning to actually see with new eyes – clear and far-sighted – but well-attuned to our penetrating task of exploration and discernment. What has felt painful and fearsome really holds powerful antidotes to pain and fear. What we most valued pales when compared to the joys of pure awareness, and of knowing and sharing the true gifts of our humanity.  Ottawa Buddhist Society, Arnprior Retreat, Nov. 18, 2022