Matthieu Ricard says : “Humility does not mean believing oneself to be inferior…”
Matthieu Ricard says : “Humility does not mean believing oneself to be inferior, but to be freed from self-importance. It is a state of natural simplicity which
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Matthieu Ricard says : “Happiness is a state of inner fulfillment, not the…”
Matthieu Ricard says : “Happiness is a state of inner fulfillment, not the gratification of inexhaustible desires for outward things.”
Matthieu Ricard says : “Enlightenment is eliminating mental confusion…”
Matthieu Ricard says : “Enlightenment is eliminating mental confusion, eliminating hatred, jealousy, mental toxins, cravings. That’s very simple and straightforward. Whether you can do it or not is another matter.”
Kosho Uchiyama says : “The first undeniable reality is that every living thing dies…”
Kosho Uchiyama says : “The first undeniable reality is that every living thing dies, and the second undeniable reality is that we suffer throughout our lives because we don’t understand death. The truth derived from these two points is the…
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.”
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…