The transformative potential of the 11 reversals in the face of adversity

In the pursuit of inner peace and spiritual growth, understanding the “11 reversals” is a powerful tool for preventing problems from taking root.

However, the true test of wisdom lies in applying these teachings to real-life challenges.

This story explores the transformative potential of the 11 reversals in the face of adversity:

1. Relying upon the Spiritual Guide vs lack of faith
2. Precious human life vs lack of interest in Dharma
3. Impermanence vs worldly concerns
4. Sufferings of the lower realms vs lack of fear of lower rebirth
5. Refuge and karma vs lack of protection
6. Disadvantages of samsara vs lack of renunciation
7. Three higher trainings vs lack of progress on the path
8. Bodhichitta vs self-cherishing
9. Emptiness vs self-grasping
10. Generation stage vs ordinary appearances and conceptions
11. Completion stage vs subtle dualistic appearance

References

• Applying the 11 reversals to one problem at a time