The pursuit of yoga is quite simple and straightforward. The student must not try to do many things; but must select and do one or two. The act of selecting is part of the work, and will be very useful if the student will allow himself to be intuitive, instead of being emotional about it. - Ernest Wood
Unfortunately, we assign the label of truth to our individual perceptions, which is dangerous. “I saw it with my own eyes” does not mean “Therefore it must be true.” - Tashi Nyima
Yoga philosophy endorses and encourages the having of a spiritual friend which, in Sanskrit, is kalyana mitra. The term conveys more than mere friendship but one who is a mentor, guide, source of wisdom and inspiration for life. To have such a person is considered essential for spiritual exploration and evolution.
Here's a question to ask yourself: 'Who in my life is a kalyana mitra to me?' If you don't have one, try to identify one and spend time with her/him. Like spice in food, patience is the secret ingredient that makes life rich. - Tarthang Tulku As the Buddha taught over two and a half thousand years ago, there are many benefits to following a vegetarian lifestyle —both for us and for other beings as well. Today, so many centuries later, the Buddha’s words are as powerful as ever. - Geshe Thupten Phelgye
Even the worst obstacles in the end disappear
before a will that never falters. - Sri Aurobindo Cruelty to animals is as if man did not love God…there is something so dreadful, so Satanic, in tormenting those who have never harmed us, and who cannot defend themselves, who are utterly in our power. – Cardinal John Henry Newman
I've always had the sense that animals are not fundamentally different from humans and have treated them accordingly. It's been my feeling that they have greater intelligence in some ways – as, of course, we are superior to them in other ways. - Marlon Brando
In hard times when you get distracted and reactive, stop.
Breathe. Invite mindfulness. Mindfulness sees kindly, without reacting. You know how. - Jack Kornfield |
Victor M. Parachin ...is aVedic educator, yoga instructor, Buddhist meditation teacher and author of a dozen books. Buy his books at amazon or your local bookstore. Archives
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