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37 Practices of the Bodhisattva – Verse 21

By Ken McLeod

Ken McLeod continues his commentary on the 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva with the 21st verse. Watch the other videos here.

21
Sensual pleasures are like salty water:
The deeper you drink, the thirstier you become.
Any object that you attach to,
Right away, let it go—this is the practice of a bodhisattva.

We know sensual pleasures won’t satisfy us. Why are we tricked again and again?

For more of Ken McLeod’s teachings, visit Unfettered Mind.

Ken McLeod is an author, translator, and teacher and has written several books on Buddhist practice. His translation of the Diamond Sutra, along with his own commentary, will be published in 2025.