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Atisha, the protector of the Land of Snows, said:
“Among many, watch your speech;
when alone, watch your mind.”
Briefly he taught these two points.
The mind is the root of faults
and the mouth is the gateway for these faults to emerge.
Thus, always watch over both.
—Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
“Among many, watch your speech;
when alone, watch your mind.”
Briefly he taught these two points.
The mind is the root of faults
and the mouth is the gateway for these faults to emerge.
Thus, always watch over both.
—Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
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Instead of using whatever
prominence and influence
we have only to advance
ourselves, we should use it
to help others.
- Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
prominence and influence
we have only to advance
ourselves, we should use it
to help others.
- Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
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Among all forms of light, knowledge is supreme.
Among all forms of darkness, delusion is the worst.
Wise are those
Who take joy in the light.
— The Application of Mindfulness of the Sacred Dharma
Among all forms of darkness, delusion is the worst.
Wise are those
Who take joy in the light.
— The Application of Mindfulness of the Sacred Dharma
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Many roads lead to the Path, but basically there are only two: reason and practice.
- Bodhidharma
- Bodhidharma
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Be regular in the practice of yoga asanas.
Those who practice by fits and starts
will not derive much benefit
from them.
- Swami Sivananda
Those who practice by fits and starts
will not derive much benefit
from them.
- Swami Sivananda
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"There is a Buddhist term: spiritual friend. Buddha encourages us to associate with spiritual friends and keep away from unwholesome friends. This is similar to what Confucius says - 'Associate with exemplary people and keep away from petty people; How do we identify spiritual friends? They benefit us in a positive way. As for ourselves, though we might not yet qualify as a spiritual friend to others, we should learn to be one." - Sheng Yen
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Each noble act we do, each loving word we say, and every highest hope and aspiration of our minds, brings us a step yet nearer unto that unutterable bliss. - Alan Bennett
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Share your wisdom with other people. When you share your wisdom with other people, you touch their wisdom also. - Cuong Lu
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Following the lunar calendar, this is New Year's Day in much of Asia and all of China. 2021 is the year of the ox. Here's some information from the Chinese Zodiak:
Men born in the Ox year are reliable and trustworthy. They put their entire heart into everything they do. They feel great responsibility towards their family as well. However, due to their confidence (almost arrogance), they don’t allow anyone to go against their rules. They hold your children to high expectations, even though it might be unrealistic.
Women born in the Ox year are calm and gentle. They will never surrender to fate and rarely think of choosing an alternative. This no doubt leads to a life of struggles. But no matter what, they will walk down the road they choose until the end. Despite this stubbornness, they think and react quickly.
(source: www.chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/ox)
Men born in the Ox year are reliable and trustworthy. They put their entire heart into everything they do. They feel great responsibility towards their family as well. However, due to their confidence (almost arrogance), they don’t allow anyone to go against their rules. They hold your children to high expectations, even though it might be unrealistic.
Women born in the Ox year are calm and gentle. They will never surrender to fate and rarely think of choosing an alternative. This no doubt leads to a life of struggles. But no matter what, they will walk down the road they choose until the end. Despite this stubbornness, they think and react quickly.
(source: www.chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/ox)
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Each of us must find a vow that speaks to our specific needs. When we do this, we invoke our deepest intention. - Shinshu Roberts