Dhwaz Forever

So you train the mind to find the inner resources that enable you to trust yourself. You get the mind in a position where it’s not affected by hardships for the body. Or you can learn how to develop an attitude of goodwill for all beings, so at the very least you wouldn’t act in a way that would harm them.

So you’ve got to start here: Learn how to trust yourself; train the mind so that it can trust itself. And then whatever influence you have in the world is sure to be good."

~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu "Start with Yourself" ☸

Pankaj Dhwaz

Nerañjara/Nairanjana River (Bihar, India)

This is the river where the Buddha bathed (Nairanjana River), and then, accepting milk curds offered by Sujata, he recovered his strength, sat beneath the pippala tree and attained enlightenment.

Although the river is shallow, it has water flowing all year around, even in the dry season. A ridge of hills lies across the river, and in the middle of the ridge is a spot where the Buddha once stayed, named Nigrodharama. The remains of Lady Sujata’s house are also nearby.

"Thus have I heard. At one time the Lord was staying at Uruvela, beside the river Nerañjara at the foot of the Bodhi Tree, having just realized full enlightenment. At that time the Lord sat cross-legged for seven days experiencing the bliss of liberation. Then, at the end of those seven days, the Lord emerged from that concentration and gave well-reasoned attention during the first watch of the night to dependent arising..."

Udana 1.1 - Bodhi Sutta: The Bodhi Tree