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AttractionAttraction ofof SpiritualSpiritual LeadersLeaders
by Francis Story
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The attraction of spiritual leaders / Francis Story.
ISBN 983-9439-03-0
1. Faith (Buddhism). 2. Buddhism—Doctrines. 1. Title.
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Introduction Faith is vital in any spiritual endeavour. It is
because of faith that effort can be exerted, mind-
Faith* is in the mental factor which inclines,
fulness established, concentration and under-
pushes the mind onto the wholesome object. If
standing attained. Like the foundation of a build-
you see a Buddha statue and you wish to put some
flowers at its feet, it is the factor of faith which ing it carries all that which is above it, but is less
draws your mind to the statue, the representation conspicuous, less distinguished by itself, compared
of the Buddha. If you read a verse of the Dhamma- to such marvellous mental factors like mindfulness,
pada and experience feelings of joy and peace, concentration or wisdom.
then again the faith mental factor plays th