Overcoming Three Seemingly Insurmountable Obstacles to Enlightenment

What I would like to address today are some challenges that come up in this practice that seem to be insurmountable – from a logical point of view. The problem of the scattered mind is not something that is logically insurmountable; it just takes time, effort, support, and encouragement. But there are some challenges that come up in the practice that seem to be invincible – from a logical point of view. You seem to be asked to do something that cannot logically be done. Let me give you three examples of that.

Pure Impurities
Lack of Faith in Yourself
The Awkward Period Between the Self-Self and the No-Self

How to overcome these difficulties?

Have contact with people who have made it through