From 95d3c16574b1d78bfe50a23f12dd62a16787e3b7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Koeritz Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:42:23 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] new fortunes. --- infobase/fortunes.dat | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/infobase/fortunes.dat b/infobase/fortunes.dat index 4c3bbdf0..7465b062 100644 --- a/infobase/fortunes.dat +++ b/infobase/fortunes.dat @@ -39895,5 +39895,25 @@ many eons were purified instantly by the power of such enlightened aspiration. Thereafter, he started his journey toward the fully enlightened state of buddhahood. -- Tulku Thondup, from "Incarnation: The History and Mysticism of the Tulku - Tradition of Tibet" - + Tradition of Tibet", published by Shambhala Publications +~ +Below rocky cliffs, +a vivid sense of impermanence and disenchantment dawns, +clear and inspired, helping us to achieve +the union of calm abiding and penetrating insight. + -- Longchenpa, from "The Life of Longchenpa: The Omniscient Dharma King of + the Vast Expanse", by Jampa Mackenzie Stewart, published by Shambhala + Publications +~ +From one point of view, personal liberation without freeing others is selfish +and unfair, because all sentient beings also have the natural right and desire +to be free of suffering. Therefore, it is important for practitioners to +engage in the practice of the stages of the path of the highest scope, +starting with the generation of bodhichitta, the altruistic aspiration to +achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. Once one has +cultivated bodhichitta, all the meritorious actions that are supported by and +complemented with this altruism—even the slightest form of positive +action—become causes for the achievement of omniscience. + -- H. H. the Dalai Lama, from "The Fourteenth Dalai Lama in A Beginner’s + Guide to Meditation: Practical Advice and Inspiration from Contemporary + Buddhist Teachers", published by Shambhala Publications -- 2.34.1