Bringing Mind Into View

Ten Things That Won't Save You - Futility of Worldly Fixations


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In this episode, the hosts will deeply explore the ten things that ultimately provide no lasting benefit, especially when viewed against the reality of impermanence and death. They will unpack the futility of:


Serving and obsessing over the perishable, illusory body.
Hoarding wealth with greed and avarice.
Labouring to construct beautiful mansions or palaces that you must eventually leave behind.
Giving wealth to children or relatives who will have no power to help you at the moment of your death.
Giving excessive attention to family and friends, since you must face death alone.
Increasing your number of heirs just to leave them amassed wealth.
Putting your life's effort into acquiring land, property, and worldly authority.
Entering the Dharma but failing to conduct yourself with sincerity.
Being highly educated in Dharma through hearing and reflection, but failing to actually practice it.
Remaining with a holy guru for a long time but lacking the faith and respect needed to receive their blessings.

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Bringing Mind Into ViewBy GenX Dharma Bum