John Daido Loori says : “To be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow…”
John Daido Loori says : “To be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow of thoughts and create a state of consciousness that is open and receptive.”
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Dogen says : “There is a simple way to become buddha: When you refrain from…”
Dogen says : “There is a simple way to become buddha: When you refrain from unwholesome actions, are not attached to birth and death, and are compassionate toward all sentient beings, respectful to seniors and kind to juniors, not excluding…
Dogen says : “Students, when you want to say something, think about it…”
Dogen says : “Students, when you want to say something, think about it three times before you say it. Speak only if your words will benefit yourselves and others. Do not speak if it brings no benefit.”
Dogen says : “Do not be concerned with the faults of other persons…”
Dogen says : “Do not be concerned with the faults of other persons. Do not see others’ faults with a hateful mind. There is an old saying that if you stop seeing others’ faults, then naturally seniors and venerated and…
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “When a rainbow appears vividly in the sky…”
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “When a rainbow appears vividly in the sky, you can see its beautiful colours, yet you could not wear as clothing or put it on as an ornament. It arises through the conjunction of various…
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “The towns and countryside that the traveler sees…”
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “The towns and countryside that the traveler sees through a train window do not slow down the train, nor does the train affect them. Neither disturbs the other. This is how you should see the…
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “The past is only an unreliable memory held in the present…”
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “The past is only an unreliable memory held in the present. The future is only a projection of our present conceptions. The present itself vanishes as soon as we try to grasp it. So why…
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “Sentient beings, self and others, enemies and dear ones-all are made by thoughts. It is like seeing a rope and mistaking it for a snake. When we think that the rope is a snake, we are scared, but once we see that we are looking at a rope, our fear dissipates. We have been deluded by our thoughts. Likewise, mentally fabricating self and others, we generate attachment and aversion.”
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “Sentient beings, self and others, enemies and dear ones-all are made by thoughts. It is like seeing a rope and mistaking it for a snake. When we think that the rope is a snake, we…
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “Meditation could be said to be the Art of Simplicity…”
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “Meditation could be said to be the Art of Simplicity: simply sitting, simply breathing and simply being.”
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “Day by day, be content with whatever you have…”
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche says : “Day by day, be content with whatever you have and satisfied with whatever happens. Everything else will then fall naturally into place.”