The Mind, the Practice Hall

Vimalakirti said, “Mind itself is the practice hall.”
Generosity of giving is the place of practice because it hopes for no reward.
Patience or forbearance is the place of practice, for it enables the mind to be free of obstruction.
Zeal and energy are the places of practice because they forestall laziness.
Meditation is the place of practice because it makes the mind tame and gentle.
Wisdom is the place of practice because it sees all things as they are.