+~
+ Bodhisattvas give solely out of concern for others, without a self-
+cherishing attitude. That is the proper way of giving. Courageous
+Bodhisattvas risk even their lives to help others, and so, when we are in
+relatively better, more comfortable situations, we must certainly practice
+giving. Even if they are threatened, the courageous ones will not engage in
+improper actions. Instead, after examining the situation carefully, when they
+find that certain actions are correct and justified, on the basis of reason,
+they engage in them even at the risk of their lives. That is the way of the
+decent, civilized and courageous ones, who do not follow misleading paths.(p.20)
+ -- H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama, "Generous Wisdom: Commentaries by H.H. the
+ Dalai Lama XIV on the Jatakamala, Garland of Birth Stories", translated
+ by Tenzin Dorjee, edited by Dexter Roberts
+~
+ Merely understanding the mind is not good enough. Recognizing it as the
+source of happiness and suffering is good, but great results come only from
+looking inward and meditating on the nature of the mind. Once you recognize
+its nature, then you need to meditate with joyful effort. Joyful meditation
+will actualize the true nature of the mind, and maintaining the mind in this
+natural state will bring enlightenment. This type of meditation reveals the
+innermost, profound wisdom that is inherent in the mind.
+ Meditation can transform your body into wisdom light, into what is known as
+the rainbow body of wisdom. Many masters in the history of the Nyingma
+lineage have achieved this, as can anyone who practices these methods of
+meditation. The wisdom aspect of our nature exists at all times in each of
+us. You have always had this nature and it can be revealed through
+meditation. When you maintain the mind in its natural state, wonderful
+qualities shine out like light from the sun. Among these qualities are
+limitless compassion, limitless loving-kindness, and limitless wisdom.
+ -- Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche,
+ "The Buddhist Path: A Practical Guide from the Nyingma Tradition of
+ Tibetan Buddhism", published by Snow Lion Publications