We watched The Buddha last night. I was reminded of his third discourse where he explained how the senses, the mind, and all the objects they observe, are 'on fire' with desire, hatred and ignorance. Our mindfulness of and equanimity toward all the longing, loathing and ditziness that arise and pass in our moment-to-moment experiences are the 'base camp' on the way to the 'summit' of enlightenment.
