To be simple, to appreciate what has been given to us, and to take care of our body, is an act of humility. - Vanda Scaravelli
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According to traditional Buddhism, our helter-kelter state of mind must be by the practices of tranquility and insight. - Dainin Katagiri
For many people life is like a vending machine. We put coins in at the top, push a button, and get results from the bottom. We don't care what goes on in between.
- Dainin Katagiri When Buddha tells us that ‘life is suffering,’ he’s telling us that life is filled with bad weather. - Sensei Alex Kakuyo
The world tells you to follow your dreams; Buddhism tells you to wake up. —Chamtrül Rinpoche
Wise intention is what keeps our lives heading in the right direction. - Sylvia Boorstein
Awakening is what happens at the end of a long, arduous journey. - Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
It can be hard for us to stick with our daily practice because it feels stagnant. We want a shiny new toy to play with, but Buddhism offers us the same cushion, the same incense, and the same altar every day. - Sensei Alex Kakuyo
Do not go about complaining how hard it is to live in this world. Such behavior is entirely unworthy of a worthy person. - Nichiren
Buddhism wasn’t about holding on to beliefs. If anything, it asked for the opposite; it emphasized letting go of grasping onto beliefs, opinions, and ideas about who I and the world were. - Santiago Santai Jiménez
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Victor M. Parachin ... aVedic educator, yoga instructor, Buddhist meditation teacher and author of a dozen books. Buy his books at amazon or your local bookstore. Sadly, Victor passed away in August 2025, but his blog continues. Janet Parachin, his partner of 45 years, shares quotes from his books and articles each week. Archives
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