small desire
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Summary
Small desire means not having strong desire and not chasing after things we cannot get, so that we are not disturbed and do not suffer. It does not mean zero desire: desire is natural, and pushing it down is like pushing a cork under water. What small desire means has to be reflected on in our own life, as negotiating shows: the more we want something, the worse we bargain.
Part of ↑ desire
Main theme
So we shouldn't try to make our desire zero. Desire is natural.
1The Eight Truths of a Great Person June 2006 — Padmafarma
Developed
we should have small desire. Because small desire means we won't be disturbed. But what does he mean, small desire?
2Dogen and Modern Life August 2012 — Dibbavana
his words say, have small desire. So we need to test it out.
3Making Dogen's Words Our Own August 2012 — Dibbavana