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important that I wish to relate to you is that we are here to practice dhamma, we must not forget what we practice dhamma for. It is not only to experience emergence- cessation phenomenon; it is not only to attain nibbana. Before we reach nibbana—while we are on our journey— what do we need to know? What are there along the road that we travel? How are they changing? Our state of mind—at each instance—how is it transforming? How good is our state of mind? How is it different from before? How has the period of our emotions changed? These are the results that arise.
Why? We practice dhamma in order to cleanse our mind. So, we need to be able to partly vouch for ourselves (Translator’s note: That our mind is improving). We need to know for ourselves how well we are doing. It is not just me telling you that you have reached a certain level; that this is already okay. If I tell you that you have reached a certain level but you do not maintain that goodness that emerges constantly. In reality, dhamma that emerges within us is very valuable; is sacred; is priceless. But, the maintenance of the dhamma or using dhamma as our beacon is even more important—as it will be the broadcaster of dhamma.
We feel that we want to broadcast dhamma—to let others appreciate the virtues of dhamma. The best broadcaster is our own action—it is the best way to practice dhamma. We may not need to say anything about dhamma—our