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absent noticing problems,<BR>
Buddhism is unimportant.<BR>
noticing problems,<BR>
learning the Dharma ensues.
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taking up the tool,<BR>
employing it commences.<BR>
benefitting from the tool,<BR>
evaluation of what remains proceeds.
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conceived as finite,<BR>
hope develops for cessation<BR>
as the success of the method.<BR>
conceived as continual,<BR>
evaluating the problem<BR>
must be reinterpreted.
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dwelling only in the present,<BR>
problems could be overlooked.<BR>
once instituting a change<BR>
to a routine use of the tool,<BR>
problems cyclically arise and lapse,<BR>
or are reinterpreted
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modes of operation change.<BR>
problem-solving is one dharmic mode,<BR>
whereby progress may be attained.<BR>
repose is another dharmic mode<BR>
practicing dwelling in the present<BR>
whereby progress may be enjoyed.
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abandoning problem-solving,<BR>
planning to attain may cease.<BR>
abandoning repose,<BR>
working to attain may cease.
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ceasing planning for attainment,<BR>
if no problems are noticed, perfect!<BR>
ceasing working for attainment,<BR>
if no problems are noticed, perfect!
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when problems arise,<BR>
seek the Dharma!