Q&A

Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1) True and stable renunciation mind arises from the long-term observation of a) the precious human life, b) impermanence and death, c) the infallibility of cause and effect and d) the suffering and defects of samsara.

2) Through practising renunciation, a desire for liberation from samsara will naturally arise.

3) Through practising renunciation our compassion towards all sentient beings will also deepen, become more vast and inclusive.

4) Renunciation is closing down and shutting off from life and the rest of the world.

5) Renunciation means giving up all joys and only living a life of suffering.

6) Basically people are fundamentally good, renunciation is letting go of all our discrimination and negative afflictions and seeing the world as it really is.

7) Evidence of renunciation is that one’s admiration of the joys in samsara reduces.

8) Renunciation is also realising that all the joys and sufferings in samsara are impermanent and illusory and we are no longer so strongly attached to this illusion.

9) We can test our renunciation by observing whether we practise the Dharma diligently.

10) The need to let go of attachment in order to attain liberation is highlighted in the story of Singala

11) The degree of renunciation mind is also evident in the speed or degree to which afflictions may be liberated.

12) People with strong renunciation mind become less and less diligent as time passes because their practise is so good.

This chapter is part of: Introduction Course - Part 1: Renunciation