From da6c8371908fbd61143e2e930996b9f5310ed889 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Koeritz Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:48:26 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] new fortune. --- infobase/fortunes.dat | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) diff --git a/infobase/fortunes.dat b/infobase/fortunes.dat index 093e2b5d..f276731d 100644 --- a/infobase/fortunes.dat +++ b/infobase/fortunes.dat @@ -40791,3 +40791,16 @@ of superior insight. -- from "When the Clouds Part: The Uttaratantra and Its Meditative Tradition as a Bridge between Sutra and Tantra", translated by Karl Brunnholzl, published by Shambhala Publications +~ + Whatever obstacles we experience, if we can take them the right way, they +won’t obstruct our spiritual path. Rather, they will become a tool to +stimulate our advancement toward our destination: unconditional love and +enlightenment. + So try to feel joy when facing difficulties, for they provide the chance +to purify unvirtuous past deeds, the cause of ills, and infuse us with the +inspiration to generate yet greater virtuous deeds, the cause of healing and +enlightenment. + -- Tulku Thondup, from "The Heart of Unconditional Love: A Powerful New + Approach to Loving-Kindness Meditation", published by Shambhala + Publications + -- 2.34.1