When judging the results of your own actions, you can’t simply take your own ideas of ‘what works’ as a trustworthy standard. After all, you can easily side with your greed, aversion, or delusion, setting your standards too low. So…
The thoughts are not the problem. Thoughts are the nature of the mind. The problem is that we identify with them. – Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, “No Excuses”
Zenkei Shibayama says : “A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.”
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche says : “Don’t let any emotional thought concerning success or failure, fame or gain, overtake you, and don’t dwell upon them. Give up your personal shortcomings, such as foolish talk, distracting activities, and absentmindedness. Train in being…
Sheng yen says : “Those who do not have faith in others will not be able to stand on their own.”
Sheng yen says : “If moment by moment you can keep your mind clear then nothing will confuse you.”
Sheng yen says : “I follow four dictates: face it, accept it, deal with it, then let it go.”
Sheng yen says : “Do not ask for less responsibility to be free and relaxed-ask for more strength!”
Sheng yen says : “Be soft in your practice. Think of the method as a fine silvery stream, not a raging waterfall. Follow the stream, have faith in its course. It will go on its own way, meandering here, trickling…
Nyogen Senzaki says : “Like this cup, you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you wisdom unless you first empty your cup?”