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Those who seek Enlightenment must be careful for their each step. No matter how high one's aspiration may be ,it must be attained step by step. The steps of the path to Enlightenment must be taken in our everyday life
At the very beginning of the path to Enlightenment there are twenty difficulties for us to overcome in this world ,and they are
1) It is hard for a poor man to be generous
2) It is hard for a proud man to learn the way of Enlightenment
3) It is hard to seek Enlightenment at the cost of self-sacrifice
4) It is hard to born while Buddha is in the world
5) It is hard to hear the teaching of the buddha
6) It is hard to keep the mind pure ,against the instincts of the body
7) It is hard not to desire things that are beautiful and attractive
8) It is hard for a strong man not to use his strength to satisfy his desires
9) It is hard not to get angry when one is insulted
10) It is hard to remain innocent when tempted by sudden circumstances
11) It is hard to apply one self to study widely and thoroughly
12) It is hard not to despise a biginner
13) It is hard to keep oneself humble
14) It is hard to find good friends
15) It is hard to endure the discipline that leads to Enlightenment
16) It is hard not to be disturbed by external conditions and circumstances.
17) It is hard to teach others by knowing theirabilities.
