From the First Chapter: Responding to the Invitation A simple invitation can lead to profound results for those who know how to engage wisely. The Buddha found freedom in seeing how the mind and heart operate. In uttering ehipassiko, he extended the offer that we undertake the same project. He was a human being who looked inward to see things just as they are, and he trusted us to join him there. His suggestion to "come and see" is our opening to unravel the processes leading to human stress. But first, how do we reply to such a proposition? Excerpted from Impermanence in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, Julia Harris All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
