Thubten Chodron Quotes
When you plant seeds in the garden, you don’t dig them up every day to see if they have sprouted yet. You simply water them and clear away the weeds; you know that the seeds will grow in time. Similarly, just do your daily practice and cultivate a kind heart. Abandon impatience and . . . Read more

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when we step on a thorn, our hand reaches down, pulls it out, and bandages the foot. The hand doesn’t say, “Foot, you’re so stupid! I told you to watch where you’re going, but you didn’t. Now I have to fix you up. Don’t forget that you owe me a favor!” Why doesn’t the . . . Read more

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The disturbing attitudes and negative emotions, such as clinging attachment, anger, and ignorance are the real source of our unhappiness.

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Self-cherishing is a state of mind that is reflected in our actions. However, we can’t evaluate others’ degree of selfishness and altruism merely by their actions. For example, one person may flamboyantly give a thousand dollars to charity with the motivation to appear generous to . . . Read more

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Vesak Day, May 31, 2007

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serenity (shamatha)

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Since different explanations, symbolism, and practices benefit different people, the existence of a variety of spiritual paths enables each person to choose what suits him or her best.

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Al principio me sentí atraída por las enseñanzas de Buda porque contenían técnicas claras para tratar eficazmente con las situaciones de la vida cotidiana. Las enseñanzas sobre cómo dominar el enfado y el apego funcionaban cuando las ponía en práctica. Desde luego, lleva tiem . . . Read more

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