October 07^th, 2023

Bowing is a very serious practice. You should be prepared to bow, even in your last moment. Even though it is impossible to get rid of our self-centered desires, we have to do it.

Our true nature wants us to. Sometimes the disciple bows to the master, sometimes the master bows to the disciple. A master who cannot bow to his disciple cannot bow to the Buddha.

Sometimes the master and disciple bow together to the Buddha. Sometimes we may bow to cats and dogs.