This is the chapter in which he praises his young monks for their commitment to a path of awakening and explicates the granular nature of time: the 6,400,099,980 moments40 that constitute a single day. His point is that every single one of those moments provides an opportunity to reestablish our will. Even the snap of a finger, he says, provides us with sixty-five opportunities to wake up and to choose actions that will produce beneficial karma and turn our lives around.
In this chapter, the author praises the young monks for their dedication to their spiritual journey, highlighting their commitment to awakening. She delves into the intricate concept of time, specifying that a single day encompasses an astonishing 6,400,099,980 moments. Each of these moments is a chance to reaffirm one's will and make conscious choices.
The author emphasizes that even small actions, such as the quick snap of a finger, present numerous opportunities—specifically sixty-five—to awaken and choose actions that foster positive karma. This notion suggests that every moment can be transformative, allowing individuals to redirect their lives toward a beneficial path.
