Masters of Our Own Destinies

Nobody drags or pulls us down to the lower realms of misery. We make that happen ourselves by our own actions.

Likewise, nobody lifts or propels us up to the higher realms or to liberation and enlightenment. We achieve these states through our own endeavours.

As the Buddha taught:

“Oneself is one’s own protector.

Oneself is one’s own enemy.”

And:

“I can show you the methods to attain liberation,

But whether you attain it or not depends on you.”