One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.
“There is no coming to consciousness without pain. People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid …
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Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones.
“Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished …
No one can give a definition of the soul. But we know what it feels like.
“No one can give a definition of the soul. But we know what it feels like. The soul is the …
I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance.
“I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness …
Face it, accept it, deal with it, then let it go.
“I follow four dictates: face it, accept it, deal with it, then let it go.” ~ Venerable Sheng-Yen
The mind of an enlightened human being is flexible and adaptable. The mind of the ignorant person is conditioned and fixed.
“The mind of an enlightened human being is flexible and adaptable. The mind of the ignorant person is conditioned and …
Abominating hell, longing for heaven, you make yourself suffer in a joyful world.
“Abominating hell Longing for heaven You make yourself suffer In a joyful world.” ~ Zen Master Bankei Yotaku (1622-1693)
When your mind is narrow, small things easily agitate you. Make your mind an ocean.
“When your mind is narrow, small things easily agitate you. Make your mind an ocean.” ~ Lama Yeshe
Try to resist responding negatively to difficult situations.
“Try to resist responding negatively to difficult situations. Every moment of miserliness, hatred, jealousy, or pride drives you more deeply …
If you want to be a genuine follower of the Buddha, never retaliate when you are harmed.
“If you want to be a genuine follower of the Buddha, never retaliate when you are harmed. Always remember the …