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The body is not an obstacle to enlightenment; the body is itself enlightenment.
–Shunryu Suzuki
–Shunryu Suzuki
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Generosity is not pure if some kind of payback is expected. - Bhikkhu Cintita
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Truthfulness of speech is a necessary, but not in itself sufficient, basis for speech. Our job is not to shine light in every dark corner (except in our own minds). - Bhikkhu Cintita
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Complaining is another way of saying to others, 'You solve the problem.'
- Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
- Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
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What I regret most in my life are failures of kindness. Those moments when another human being was there, in front of me, suffering, and I responded…Sensibly. Reservedly. Mildly. - George Saunders
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When all life is practice, there is no need to set aside a special time for training. Every moment is an opportunity for Dharma cultivation. - Tashi Nyima
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Sympathy resides in our thoughts. Empathy inhabits our feelings and physical bodies. Compassion moves the heart to action. - Allyson Pimentel
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There is no need to wish. Wishing is hope and fear. Act, don’t wish. Every action is inevitably followed by its consequence. Karma is true agency. - Tashi Nyima
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There are times when the easy path costs more than we realize. Shying away from everything that is scary, challenging, or difficult results in a comfortable life. But it also leads to a life devoid of meaning, purpose, and accomplishment. - Sensei Alex Kakuyo
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Possessing five factors, speech is well spoken, not badly spoken; it is blameless and beyond reproach by the wise. What five?
1. It is spoken at the proper time;
2. what is said is true;
3. it is spoken gently;
4. what is said is beneficial;
5. it is spoken with a mind of kindness.
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1. It is spoken at the proper time;
2. what is said is true;
3. it is spoken gently;
4. what is said is beneficial;
5. it is spoken with a mind of kindness.
- Buddha