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This jewel is the wisdom and compassion that it takes to act not on behalf of ourselves but for all beings. This is where real confidence and competence come from. Once we possess this jewel, our life becomes blessed.
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When stress is the basic state of mind, even good things stress us out. We have to learn to let go.
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It is said that if our intention is to help others-even if we are unable to follow it through-we will never have any regret. Regret is a result of trying to make "me" happy.
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We want to infuse our day with good habits so that we can turn seemingly mundane situations into a ceremony of goodness.
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Karma moves in two directions. If we act virtuously, the seed we plant will result in happiness. If we act non-virtuously, suffering results.
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If ruling our world stems from developing certainty in our sanity, how do we discover it? The Shambhala teachings instruct us to "put our mind of fearfulness in the cradle of loving-kindnes."
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What is really happening in meditation is that we are developing the ability to think when we want to, and to not think when we don't want to.
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When we are certain that the way to accomplish our own wishes is to help others, we have no regrets.
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Born:
1962
(age 62)
Known for:
Turning the Mind Into an Ally (2003)
Ruling Your World (2005)
Quiet Mind: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation (2008)
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