Category: Quotes

54 Pearls: 8 – Inner Climate

Humans require the basic necessities: food, shelter, and clothing, etc. Similarly, our mind needs certain conditions to be happy. In fact, our spiritual state is even more dependent on the proper “environment” than our body. When the mind is clear and calm, whatever we eat tastes good and whatever we wear feels comfortable. Friends and … Continued

54 Pearls: 7 – Compassion & Wisdom

I often say “Compassion makes no enemies. Wisdom brings no afflictions.” Without wisdom,we harm ourselves. Without compassion, we harm others. FR

54 Pearls: 6 – Compassion in action

World peace will not come about just by singing about it. It will require action on the part ofall. Everyone should exercise compassion for people, animals, the environment, and all sentientbeings. If the compassionate impulses that lie in every human heart were brought together, asynergistic force would be created that could transform the Earth. The … Continued

54 Pearls: 5 – Integrity

Do everything you can to fulfill your promises. No matter what challenges or circumstancesyou are facing, do not go back on your word. FR

54 Pearls: 4 – Inner enemies

The greater the greed of a person, the stronger their hate and jealousy. One afflicted by thefive poisons suffers severely and is most deserving of pity. Our enemies are not external. Whatreally disturbs and harms us is our own mind. Since beginningless time, our true enemies havealways been hate, jealousy, pride, and arrogance. They have … Continued