Because it is impermanent
Therefore, the very impermanency of grass and tree, thicket and forest is the Buddha nature. The very impermanency of men …
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It means being alert to our motives and learning to change unwholesome thoughts and emotions into wholesome ones.
Mindfulness is not just a word or a discourse by the Buddha, but a meaningful state of mind. It means …
When we begin to identify with that timeless, pristine awareness rather than with the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that pass through it, we’ve taken the first step toward facing the freedom of our true nature.
“Though we’re conditioned to identify with the thoughts that pass through our awareness rather than with awareness itself, the awareness …
One is not versed in Dhamma because one speaks much.
One is not versed in Dhamma because one speaks much. One who, after hearing a little Dhamma, realizes its truth …
Speak only the speech that neither torments self nor does harm to others.
Speak only the speech that neither torments self nor does harm to others. That speech is truly well spoken. Sutta …
Whenever you interact with people, don’t be there primarily as a function or a role, but as the field of conscious presence.
Whenever you interact with people, don’t be there primarily as a function or a role, but as the field of …
Develop the quiet even state of mind, when praised by some, condemned by others, free the mind from hate and pride and gently go your way in peace.
Develop the quiet even state of mind, when praised by some, condemned by others, free the mind from hate and …
I looked in temples, churches and mosques. But I found the Divine in my heart.
I looked in temples, churches and mosques. But I found the Divine in my heart. ~Rumi.
When you know the law of cause and effect, you are called “free from ignorance.”
When you are ignorant of the law of cause and effect, even if you should make a great effort — …
Utilize Dharma to purify attachment at all costs, never to increase it.
Sometimes, those who cannot fulfill their attachments with worldly activity practice Dharma to protect their attachment. They use spiritual methods …