Revolution at the barricades

“The purpose of Mindfullness and the four sublime states was to neutralise the power of the ego that limits human potential.Instead of saying “I Want” the Yogin would learn to seek the good of others; Instead of succumbing to the hatred that is the result of our Self ~ Centred greed; Use compassion and good will.When these positive, skillful states are Cultivated with Yogic intensity, they can root themselves more easily in Unconscious impulses of our Minds so becoming habitual.Four Sublime states are used to pull down the barricadeswe erect between ourselves and others in order to protect~ the fragile ego” (‘Buddha’ ~ Karen Armstrong)