DEVELOPING AN INTEREST IN DHAMMA
YOGI: How can we turn our minds towards Dhamma? How can we develop more confidence in Dhamma?
SUT: When you are new to the practice you will not have much confidence in the Dhamma because there are still a lot of defilements in the mind. In order to make your confidence in the Dhamma
grow, you have to clearly understand the benefits of what you are doing. You have to see how Dhamma benefits you in your life. Understanding this is wisdom, Can you see the difference between being aware and not being aware?
YOGI: When I am aware I know what is happening, I know what to do.
SUT: How much do you know about your awareness? What benefits do you get from being aware? You need to discover this for yourself. You need to continuously learn from your experience. If you cultivate this kind of ongoing interest in your practice you will understand more and more.
Awareness alone is not enough! You also need to know the quality of that awareness and you need to see whether or not there is wisdom. Once you have