~
Our bombs are smarter than the average high school student. At least
they can find Kuwait.
- -- A. Whitney Brown
+ -- A. Whitney Brown
~
My mom said she learned how to swim. Someone took her out in the lake
and threw her off the boat. That's how she learned how to swim. I
principally by afflicted emotions and illusions. Attachment, aversion and
ignorance rather than a free spirit, love and wisdom are the guiding forces.
Recognizing this simple truth is the beginning of the spiritual path.
- -- H.H. the Dalai Lama, edited and translated by Glenn H. Mullin, in
+ -- H.H. the Dalai Lama, edited and translated by Glenn H. Mullin, in
"The Path to Enlightenment", published by Snow Lion Publications
~
If persons who have attained calm abiding keep their minds in calm abiding,
ignorance, and to achieve that clarity one must cultivate special insight.
-- Geshe Gedun Lodro, in "Calm Abiding and Special Insight: Achieving
Spiritual Transformation through Meditation", translated and edited
- by Jeffrey Hopkins, co-edited by Anne C. Klein and Leah Zahler,
+ by Jeffrey Hopkins, co-edited by Anne C. Klein and Leah Zahler,
published by Snow Lion Publications
~
If you haven't found something strange during the day,
-- Tsong-kha-pa, in "The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to
Enlightenment: Lam Rim Chen Mo", translated by the Lamrim Chenmo
Translation Committee under editorial guidance of Joshua Cutler and Guy
- Newland, foreword by Robert A.F. Thurman, Snow Lion Publications
+ Newland, foreword by Robert A.F. Thurman, Snow Lion Publications
~
...if we remain clinging to this life even for one day, we are misusing
our time. In this way, we can waste months and years on end. Because we
principal cause.
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, from "Consciousness at the Crossroads: Conversations
with the Dalai Lama on Brain Science and Buddhism," edited by Zara
- Houshmand, Robert B. Livingston and B. Alan Wallace, published by
+ Houshmand, Robert B. Livingston and B. Alan Wallace, published by
Snow Lion Publications
~
We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own.
going to sleep and can be induced in the waking state by means of the inner
heat yogas.
-- "Readings on the Six Yogas of Naropa," translated, edited and introduced
- by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
If you want to tell people the truth,
make them laugh,
as appreciating the tremendous potential that lies within oneself as a human
being. And by reflecting upon these opportunities and potentials, they will
be able to increase their sense of worth and confidence in themselves.
- -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D., "The Art of
+ -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D., "The Art of
Happiness: A Handbook for Living"
~
An instruction that matches examples and their meanings to show how the
the Vajrayana must be practiced under the supervision of a qualified vajra
acharya.
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", edited and translated
- by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
Self-discipline brings us into relationship with one of the six
perfections of the bodhisattva, that of enthusiastic perseverance, which
to particular times, people, or situations, and therefore as only contextually
valid.
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Dalai Lamas on Tantra", translated, edited and
- introduced by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ introduced by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
Many places have been totally changed through the use of police force and
the power of guns--the Soviet Union, China, Burma, the Philippines, many
destructive. lt is by addressing these obstacles and by constantly examining
your personal character, qualities, and abilities, that you can learn to have
greater self-understanding. This is the way to become more self-aware.
- -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D., "The Art of
+ -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D., "The Art of
Happiness at Work"
~
Phowa is a practice which should be done repeatedly, all through our lives so
that knows the ultimate mode of being, one is able to destroy the deepest root
of distortion, negative karma and sorrow.
-- His Holiness the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", translated and
- edited by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ edited by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
It is important to realize that there is nobody else who can wake us up and
save us from samsara. There is no such thing in Buddhism. That may be
Man embraces in his makeup all the natural orders;
he's a squid, a mollusk, a sucker and a buzzard;
sometimes he's a cerebrate.
- -- Martin H. Fischer
+ -- Martin H. Fischer
~
Men are cruel, but Man is kind.
-- Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, 1916
-- Mark Twain, Following the Equator, 1897
~
We are all parasites; we humans, the greatest.
- -- Martin H. Fischer
+ -- Martin H. Fischer
~
Suppose some mathematical creature from the moon were to reckon up the human
body; he would at once see that the essential thing about it was that it was
~
When freedom from want and freedom from fear are achieved,
man's remains will be in rigor mortis.
- -- Martin H. Fischer
+ -- Martin H. Fischer
~
Man is nature's sole mistake.
-- W.S. Gilbert
~
Nature is trying very hard to make us succeed, but nature does not
depend on us. We are not the only experiment.
- -- R. Buckminister Fuller
+ -- R. Buckminister Fuller
~
Be a good animal, true to your animal instincts.
-- David Herbert Lawrence, White Peacock, 1911
-- Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic's Notebook, 1966
~
Evolution is individual--devolution is collective.
- -- Martin H. Fischer
+ -- Martin H. Fischer
~
I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-
contain'd. I stand and look at them long and long. They do not sweat and
Joseph LaGrange believed that a mathematician has not thoroughly understood
his own work till he has made it so clear that he can go out and explain it
effectively to the first man he meets on the street.
- -- E. T. Bell
+ -- E. T. Bell
~
There is no such thing as an inevitable war. If war comes it will be from
failure of human wisdom.
Censorship cannot eliminate evil, it can only kill freedom. -- unknown
~
Freedom is the right to be wrong, not the right to do wrong.
- -- John G. Riefenbaker
+ -- John G. Riefenbaker
~
People demand freedom of speech to make up for
the freedom of thought which they avoid.
you continue listening to teachings, contemplating, meditating, and
appreciating this precious human rebirth.
-- Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche, "Meditation, Transformation, and Dream Yoga",
- translated by Sangye Khandro and B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow
+ translated by Sangye Khandro and B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow
Lion Publications
~
As to what might be the mechanism through which karma plays a causal role
wander endlessly in the wheel of birth, life, death, and rebirth where the
presence of misery can always be felt.
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", edited and translated
- by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
Observing the Mind Itself
complete purity, are inseparable, free from mental constructs, and perfectly
pervasive. One must in this way understand them to be the mandala of vajra
body, speech, and mind.
- -- Heidi I. Koppl, "Establishing Appearances as Divine: Rongzom
+ -- Heidi I. Koppl, "Establishing Appearances as Divine: Rongzom
Chozang on Reasoning, Madhyamaka, and Purity", published by
Snow Lion Publications
~
lived. We can endure them because we have a great end in mind: to benefit all
sentient beings. Remaining good-natured and enthusiastic shows that our
efforts are succeeding. Being cheerful is the sign of a good practitioner.
- -- Ringu Tulku, "Mind Training", edited by B.M. Shaughnessy, published
+ -- Ringu Tulku, "Mind Training", edited by B.M. Shaughnessy, published
by Snow Lion Publications
~
Once we take ourselves and the quality of our life seriously, and
Greeks needed the help of the "therapeutes" [helpers] to make sense of the
memories they brought back from the oracle cave.
Speaking of the descent myth in terms of her experiences in controlled
-therapeutic regressions, Jungian analyst M.L. Von Franz describes the descent
+therapeutic regressions, Jungian analyst M.L. Von Franz describes the descent
process in relation to the story of "The Handless Maiden":
In the Middle Ages there were many hermits, and in Switzerland there
were the so-called Wood Brothers and Sisters. People who did not want
could speak with the boss, with the management, and try to change these
things. One needs to actively resist exploitation. And in some cases, one
may simply need to quit and to look for other work.
- -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Dr. Howard C. Cutler, M.D.,
+ -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Dr. Howard C. Cutler, M.D.,
"The Art of Happiness at Work"
~
The purpose of Buddha's coming to the world was for the sake of sentient
The instruction to see the guru as a Buddha is not unreasonable, for in many
ways the spiritual master is Buddha himself.
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", edited and translated
- by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Liion Publications
+ by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Liion Publications
~
...when you start practicing, you should not expect too much. We live in
a time of computers and automation, so you may feel that inner development is
and it bears the essence of emptiness and compassion.
-- Karma Chagme, "A Spacious Path to Freedom: Practical Instructions on the
Union of Mahamudra and Atiyoga", commentary by Gyatrul Rinpoche, trans.
- by B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ by B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
We must learn to trust ourselves when we practice the doctrines of the Buddha.
In time, we come to trust the infallibility of karmic cause and effect and of
~
It is our earth, not yours or mine or his. We are meant to live on it,
helping each other, not destroying each other.
- -- J. Krishnamurti
+ -- J. Krishnamurti
~
When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one
finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and
are liable to be deceived, just as in the case of being involved with a person
whose basic personality we do not know.
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "Transcendent Wisdom", translated, edited and
- annotated by B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ annotated by B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
One has to be cautious when one is very successful since at that time there
is danger of becoming prideful and becoming involved in the non-religious, and
human situation and cultivate a spiritual practice under the guidance of a
master.
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", edited and translated
- by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
There was once a Spartan boy,
who, one night, stole a fox.
body. When does that occur? Why does that occur?
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "Consciousness at the Crossroads: Conversations with
the Dalai Lama on Brain Science and Buddhism", edited by Zara Houshmand,
- Robert B. Livingston, and B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion
+ Robert B. Livingston, and B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion
Taking the reins is the key to happiness
~
The state of mind of a Buddhist practitioner should be stable, and should
properly. Mind follows the wind. To focus the mind properly, the winds must
also be functioning properly. (p.39)
-- Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche, "The Practice of Mahamudra", translated
- by Robert Clark, ed. by Ani K. Trinlay Chodron, published by Snow Lion
+ by Robert Clark, ed. by Ani K. Trinlay Chodron, published by Snow Lion
~
The real source of my suffering is self-centeredness: my car, my possession,
my well-being. Without the self-centeredness, the suffering would not arise.
think that teachings to disciples of pure action do not necessarily have to be
given during the historical Buddha's lifetime. (pg.44)
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "Transcendent Wisdom", translated, edited and
- annotated by B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ annotated by B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
30.
Since the five perfections without wisdom
Additionally, we must clearly understand the causes and conditions that give
rise to happiness as well, and actively practice them. This is the essence of
the four noble truths.
- -- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama's
+ -- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama's
Heart of Wisdom Teachings", translated & edited by Geshe Thupten Jinpa
~
In Dzogchen, while thoughts are active, rigpa permeates them all, so that
motivator of the action and the actions cease, the results of those actions
will cease. That is how the third noble truth--true cessation--comes to be.
(p.103)
- -- H.H. the Dalai Lama of Tibet, Tenzin Gyatso, "The Dalai Lama at
+ -- H.H. the Dalai Lama of Tibet, Tenzin Gyatso, "The Dalai Lama at
Harvard: Lectures on the Buddhist Path to Peace", translated and
edited by Jeffrey Hopkins, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
Dharma. This is the collection of teachings to be practiced and the
realizations to be attained. (p.97)
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", edited and translated
- by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
Suppose there is this religious group building thousands of childcare
facilities and hospices.... Although these religious workers are doing a lot
door, and then touching our foreheads. This is not merely a cultural
tradition, but is acknowledging something very profound.(p.73)
-- Khenpo Karthar, "Dharma Paths" 2nd Edition, translated by Ngödup Burkhar
- and Chöjor Radha, edited by Laura M. Roth, published by Snow Lion
+ and Chöjor Radha, edited by Laura M. Roth, published by Snow Lion
Publications
~
According to the lower schools of Buddhist thought, when a being, like
agitation and without anxiety. Then, with the mind at ease, carry on to the
end.(p.20)
--Gen Lamrimpa, "How to Practice Shamatha Meditation: The Cultivation of
- Meditative Quiescence", translated by B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow
+ Meditative Quiescence", translated by B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow
Lion Publications
~
The Need for Reasoning
Enlightened One is effectively able to benefit beings in deep, lasting, and
ultimate ways, we must quickly attain enlightenment. This is the wishing
bodhimind, the inner basis of Mahayana practice.(p.136)
- -- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", edited and translated
- by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ -- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", edited and translated
+ by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
Recalling our interconnectedness, we begin to recognize our total
interdependence and that whatever we enjoy in our life comes through others--
appreciates spiritual rather than mundane goals one has become an active
practitioner of initial perspective.(p.117)
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", edited and translated
- by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
When doing lamrim meditations, it is important to know clearly the state of
mind you want to reach as a conclusion to the meditation. Lamrim texts
contemplative and settled meditation to gain stability in the various Lam Rim
topics.(p.176)
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Path to Enlightenment", edited and translated
- by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
+ by Glenn H. Mullin, published by Snow Lion Publications
~
We are beings of the Desire Realm, and thus our minds are also included
within Desire Realm minds. If we cultivate great compassion, our own minds
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