From e1f7e5baf9569390e3f13b5200f5e7b55ee691b0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Koeritz Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:06:01 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] new fortune. --- infobase/fortunes.dat | 25 ++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/infobase/fortunes.dat b/infobase/fortunes.dat index 83b40d18..6f6760d5 100644 --- a/infobase/fortunes.dat +++ b/infobase/fortunes.dat @@ -41090,4 +41090,27 @@ nature. This is directly perceived by self-cognizing awareness and is indicated by the syllable Hung. -- Jamgon Mipham, "White Lotus: An Explanation of the Seven-Line Prayer to Guru Padmasambhava", published by Shambhala Publications - +~ +While dreaming, all kinds of things may come to mind, but these are nothing +more than appearances. Likewise, a magician may create a variety of illusory +appearances, but they do not exist objectively. Likewise, oneself, others, +the cycle of existence, and liberation—in short, all entities—exist merely +by the power of mind and convention. + -- H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, from "Transcendent Wisdom", published by + Shambhala Publications +~ + From our deluded samsaric standpoint, it may seem that certain traits are +necessary for our well-being, self-esteem, and self-worth. Talking about +others’ defects may make us appear more desirable, or gossiping about +others’ misfortunes may make our own misery seem less, but we have to +examine these tendencies much more closely to see that this is a completely +mistaken aspect of our lives. + Despite having a good motivation and the best intentions, our mind +training will have little success if we can’t commit ourselves strongly +enough to undermining these traits. These tendencies don’t bring us any +self-confidence or happiness. In fact, they undermine our personal autonomy +and well-being and obstruct our spiritual progress. It’s important to put +an end to these negative and paranoid tendencies and replace them with love, +compassion, and the development of a kind heart. + -- Traleg Kyabgon, in "The Practice of Lojong", published by Shambhala + Publications -- 2.34.1