Category: Quotes

No matter how eloquently you can expound the wisdom of the Dharma, if you are unable to deal with your negative emotions and habitual tendencies as they arise, you are not a true spiritual practitioner. FR

A spiritual friend is one who teaches us to recognize the truths of existence—that the Law of Causality is inescapable, that all unenlightened existence is of the nature of suffering, that we are trapped in cyclic existence. A Vajra Guru is one who guides us to realization of our original nature, to liberation, to Nirvana. … Continued

What business of yours is it whether someone is good or bad? What is important is whether or not you are a good person. Engage often in self reflection. Do not appoint yourself inspector of others, always on the lookout for their faults and failings. Remind yourself to respect the Law of Cause and Effect. … Continued

Grasping gives rise to the sufferings of samsara. Non-virtuous actions give rise to negative karma. If you wish to close the door on suffering and open the door to happiness, you must overcome these two habitual tendencies. FR

Cultivating your inner Buddha is not about manipulating your body. It is about uncovering the original nature of your mind by recovering its primordial, pristine state. FR

When practicing you should abandon ingrained habits of the heart and use a fresh perspective. You know that your old ways are not bearing fruit, so make a change. Only by consciously changing your approach will you be able to identify changes in the quality of your practice. FR

Buddhism requires steadfast faith not only in the guru, but even more so in oneself. FR

The Who, What and When of Liberation: A true guru is the one who transforms the mind from an afflicted state to one of equanimity. True Buddhist practice is what transforms the mind from an afflicted state to one of equanimity. True liberation occurs when the mind is transformed from an afflicted state to one … Continued