This attachment to a small self, the cause of all suffering, is the only worthy recipient of our intolerance.

They simply melt into space.

Just as dreams are a function of our sleep, daytime phenomena are a function of our lack of understanding.

connect the dots between self-importance and negative karma. This gives us incentive to do something about the rascal in our heart.

At the moment you step out of the small self by applying the lojong teachings, at the moment you are engaged in positive thoughts and actions, your mind is in a state of peace and joy.

When we know how to work with karma intentionally, as opposed to blindly allowing karma to carry us along, we can let go of our attachment to the present and our insecurity about the future.

Instead of letting

absolute bodhicitta.

But their minds are full of peace because they are free from self-importance.