This reading has a very light-hearted approach to it, or I at least get that vibe. Like with most religious literature, this passage also has morals contained within it, sincerity is the main moral taught here. One of the observations I made was that I learned where a rather ubiquitous but necessary saying came from. I am talking about this famous line, "Don't do to others what you wouldn't want done to you." Even with it's ubiquity, I cannot recall anyone every telling me that this line came from a Confucius' grandson about 2500 years ago. I do not know much about Chinese proverbs, literature, or religion but I can now make the assumption that Chinese teachings, along with teachings from other cultures, are pervasive in our culture.
Aside from that, I like what is said about sincerity. I never thought about sincerity as this all-important aspect of living. Though, now that I think about it, I understand how it is essential to achieving perfect enlightenment.
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