The lay Buddhist does not try to arrange her life to fit her spiritual intention, but rather brings forth that intention to every facet of her life. When the primary intention is used in this way, it serves the spirit of awakening. Intentions and views are the steering mechanism for our energy. Intentions move us into actions that follow our conscious or unconscious inclinations. They are derived from what we really want, not from what we profess we want, and therefore cannot be prescribed by another or simulated by us.
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February 7, 2026 4:03 pm
Source: Stepping Out of Self-Deception