90 quotes found
“Things falling apart is a kind of testing and also a kind of healing. We think that the point is to pass the test or to overcome the problem, but the truth is that things dont really get solved. Th...”
“The first noble truth of the Buddha is that when we feel suffering, it doesnt mean that something is wrong. What a relief. Finally somebody told the truth. Suffering is part of life, and we dont ha...”
“The very first noble truth of the Buddha points out that suffering is inevitable for human beings as long as we believe that things lastthat they dont disintegrate, that they can be counted on to s...”
“PATIENCE is the antidote to anger, a way to learn to love and care for whatever we meet on the path.”
“In reality, when you feel depressed, lonely, betrayed, or any unwanted feelings, this is an important moment on the spiritual path. This is when real transformation can take place.”
“Welcome the present moment as if you had invited it. It is all we ever have so we might as well work with it rather than struggling against it. We might as well make it our friend and teacher rathe...”
“A much more interesting, kind, adventurous, and joyful approach to life is to begin to develop curiosity, not caring whether the object of our inquisitiviness is bitter or sweet.”
“To lead a life that goes beyond pettiness and prejudice and always wanting to make sure that everything turns out on our terms, to lead a more passionate, full, and delightful life than that, we mu...”
“You are the sky. Everything else its just the weather.”
“In Buddhas opinion, to train in staying open and curiousto train in dissolving our assumptions and beliefsis the best use of our human lives.”
