Clarity flows from mindfulness. When we are mindful, we can practice right thinking and right speech. - Thich Nhat Hanh
The mind of a buddha is manifested on the one hand as compassion and on the other as wisdom. - Sheng Yen
All sentient beings possess Buddha Nature, and the cause of Buddhahood. We must consider them with warmth and a kind heart. We progress on the path and cultivate lovingkindness, patience, and compassion as we learn to see other beings as pure. These qualities provide us with the necessary means to achieve Buddhahood. - Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche
Consider how often violence or dangerous behavior, such as reckless driving, arises from anger, or how our anger leads to fear in others. - Bhikkhu Cintita
If we really listen, we can hear that life is trying to get our attention as well and wake us up. This call to wake up happens when our lives are no longer satisfying, when we have lost interest in all the things that once made us so happy. - Spring Washam
Our primitive impulses can be easily activated. - Anam Thubten
When the sun sets in the West it does not die, but continues to shine beyond the purview of our sight. So it is with life. It does not end in death, but endures beyond the limited perspective of our current experience. - Tashi Nyima
Though Tina Turner emerged to become a world famous singer and musician, her path has not always been easy nor has it been smooth. Here's some wisdom from this remarkable woman about dealing with the difficult times that come to everyone, sooner or later:
“When I was going through some of my hardest times, it would have felt easier to give in to quick fixes like smoking, alcohol or drugs. Rather than self-medicate, I chose to self-motivate. I took action. I went to my spiritual side for help, studying and practicing Buddhism, which made me strong. And I sought to make my body healthier be researching the best nourishment,a plant-based diet, and holistic remedies. I chose self-improvement, even if it seemed like the harder path.” (Tina Turner, Happiness Becomes You, p. 119 ) Until you attain enlightenment you need a teacher, so follow a supreme spiritual friend. - Atisha
You must learn to live a self-examined life so that you are careful about the consequences of everything you do, in any momentary act of your life, until one day you eventually have the insight that reacting to such arising psycho-physical impulses is just energy burning wastefully and most likely harmfully. - David Dale Holmes
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Victor M. Parachin ...is aVedic educator, yoga instructor, Buddhist meditation teacher and author of a dozen books. Buy his books at amazon or your local bookstore. Archives
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