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Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes

True spirituality is to be aware that if we are interdependent with everything and everyone else, even our smallest, least significant thought, word and action have real consequences throughout the universe Picture Quote #1

Saints and mystics throughout history have adorned their realisations with different names and given them different faces and interpretations, but what they are all fundamentally experiencing is the essential nature of the mind Picture Quote #1

Our task is to strike a balance, to find a middle way, to learn not to overextend ourselves with extraneous activities and preoccupations, but to simplify our lives more and more. The key to finding a happy balance in modern life is simplicity Picture Quote #1

Don’t you notice that there are particular moments when you are naturally inspired to introspection? Work with them gently, for these are the moments when you can go through a powerful experience, and your whole worldview can change quickly Picture Quote #1

Devotion {to the spiritual master} becomes the purest, quickest, and simplest way to realize the nature of our mind and all things. As we progress in it, the process reveals itself as wonderfully interdependent: We, from our side, try continually to generate devotion; the devotion we arouse itself generates glimpses of the nature of mind, and these glimpses only enhance and deepen our devotion to the master who is inspiring us. So in the end devotion springs out of wisdom: devotion and the living experience of the nature of mind becomes inseparable, and inspire one another Picture Quote #1

All too often people come to meditation in the hope of extraordinary results, like visions, lights, or some supernatural miracle. When no such thing occurs, they feel extremely disappointed. But the real miracle of meditation is more ordinary and much more useful Picture Quote #1

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At the moment of death, there are two things that count: whatever we have done in our lives, and what state of mind we are in at that very moment. Even if we have accumulated a lot of negative karma, if we are able to make a real change of heart at the moment of death, it can decisively influence our future, and transform our karma, for the moment of death is an exceptionally powerful opportunity to purify karma Picture Quote #1

This is the real and urgent reason why we must prepare now to meet death wisely, to transform our karmic future, and to avoid the tragedy of falling into delusion again and again and repeating the painful round of birth and death. This life is the only time and place we can prepare in, and we can only truly prepare through spiritual practice: This is the inescapable message of the natural bardo of this life Picture Quote #1

For most of us, karma and negative emotions obscure the ability to see our own intrinsic nature, and the nature of reality. As a result we clutch on to happiness and suffering as real, and in our unskillful and ignorant actions go on sowing the seeds of our next birth. Our actions keep us bound to the continuous cycle of worldly existence, to the endless round of birth and death. So everything is at risk in how we live now at this very moment: How we live now can cost us our entire future Picture Quote #1

There would be no chance at all of getting to know death if it happened only once. But fortunately, life is nothing but a continuing dance of birth and death, a dance of change. Every time I hear the rush of a mountain stream, or the waves crashing on the shore, or my own heartbeat, I hear the sound of impermanence. These changes, these small deaths, are our living links with death. They are death’s pulses, death’s heartbeat, prompting us to let go of all the things we cling to Picture Quote #1

At the beginning of meditation training thoughts will arrive one on top of another, uninterrupted, like a steep mountain waterfall. Gradually, as you perfect meditation, thoughts become like the water in a deep, narrow gorge, then a great river slowly winding its way down to the sea; finally the mind becomes like a still and placid ocean, ruffled by only the occasional ripple or wave Picture Quote #1

Switch on the television or glance at the newspaper: You will see death everywhere. Yet, did the victims of those plane crashes and car accidents expect to die? They took life for granted, as we do. How often do we hear stories of people whom we know, or even friends, who died unexpectedly? We don’t even have to be ill to die: Our bodies can suddenly break down and go out of order, just like our cars. We can be quite well one day, then fall sick and die the next Picture Quote #1

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Again and again we need to appreciate the subtle workings of the teachings and the practice, and even when there is no extraordinary, dramatic change, to persevere with calm and patience. How important it is to be skillful and gentle with ourselves, without becoming disheartened or giving up, but trusting the spiritual path and knowing that it has its own laws and its own dynamics Picture Quote #1

Just because we go through a difficult situation, it doesn’t mean that the future is predetermined. The future is very much in our hands, in our actions Picture Quote #1

And when you talk about realization, accomplishment for that matter enlightenment is that when you realize the fundamental essence of your mind Picture Quote #1

The absolute truth cannot be realized within the domain of the ordinary mind, and the path beyond the ordinary mind is the path of the heart Picture Quote #1

Our problems, all come from nothing; they are all based on a misunderstanding that does not even exist Picture Quote #1

The whole of meditation practice can be essentialized into these 3 crucial points: Bring your mind home. Release. And relax! Picture Quote #1

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Samsara is the mind turned outwardly, lost in its projections. Nirvana is the mind turned inwardly, recognizing its true nature Picture Quote #1

What should we “do” with the mind in meditation? Nothing. Just leave it, simply, as it is Picture Quote #1

Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; you must turn on the light Picture Quote #1

The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime Picture Quote #1

Western laziness consists of cramming our lives with compulsive activity, so that there is no time at all to confront the real issues Picture Quote #1

Living with the immediacy of death helps you sort out your priorities in life. It helps you to live a less trivial life Picture Quote #1

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The definition of mantra is “that which protects the mind.” That which protects the mind from negativity, or that which protects you from your own mind, is called mantra Picture Quote #1

Above all, be at ease, be as natural and spacious as possible. Slip quietly out of the noose of your habitual anxious self, release all grasping, and relax into your true nature Picture Quote #1

Real devotion is an unbroken receptivity to the truth. Real devotion is rooted in an awed and reverent gratitude, but one that is lucid, grounded, and intelligent Picture Quote #1

I can’t say it strongly enough; to integrate meditation in action is the whole ground and point and purpose of meditation Picture Quote #1

There would be no chance to get to know death at all... if it happened only once Picture Quote #1

Whatever we have done with our lives makes us what we are when we die. And everything, absolutely everything, counts Picture Quote #1

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True spirituality is to be aware that if we are interdependent with everything and everyone else, even our smallest, least significant thought, word and action have real consequences throughout the universe (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Saints and mystics throughout history have adorned their realisations with different names and given them different faces and interpretations, but what they are all fundamentally experiencing is the essential nature of the mind (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Our task is to strike a balance, to find a middle way, to learn not to overextend ourselves with extraneous activities and preoccupations, but to simplify our lives more and more. The key to finding a happy balance in modern life is simplicity (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Don’t you notice that there are particular moments when you are naturally inspired to introspection? Work with them gently, for these are the moments when you can go through a powerful experience, and your whole worldview can change quickly (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Devotion {to the spiritual master} becomes the purest, quickest, and simplest way to realize the nature of our mind and all things. As we progress in it, the process reveals itself as wonderfully interdependent: We, from our side, try continually to generate devotion; the devotion we arouse itself generates glimpses of the nature of mind, and these glimpses only enhance and deepen our devotion to the master who is inspiring us. So in the end devotion springs out of wisdom: devotion and the living experience of the nature of mind becomes inseparable, and inspire one another (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) All too often people come to meditation in the hope of extraordinary results, like visions, lights, or some supernatural miracle. When no such thing occurs, they feel extremely disappointed. But the real miracle of meditation is more ordinary and much more useful (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) At the moment of death, there are two things that count: whatever we have done in our lives, and what state of mind we are in at that very moment. Even if we have accumulated a lot of negative karma, if we are able to make a real change of heart at the moment of death, it can decisively influence our future, and transform our karma, for the moment of death is an exceptionally powerful opportunity to purify karma (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) This is the real and urgent reason why we must prepare now to meet death wisely, to transform our karmic future, and to avoid the tragedy of falling into delusion again and again and repeating the painful round of birth and death. This life is the only time and place we can prepare in, and we can only truly prepare through spiritual practice: This is the inescapable message of the natural bardo of this life (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) For most of us, karma and negative emotions obscure the ability to see our own intrinsic nature, and the nature of reality. As a result we clutch on to happiness and suffering as real, and in our unskillful and ignorant actions go on sowing the seeds of our next birth. Our actions keep us bound to the continuous cycle of worldly existence, to the endless round of birth and death. So everything is at risk in how we live now at this very moment: How we live now can cost us our entire future (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) There would be no chance at all of getting to know death if it happened only once. But fortunately, life is nothing but a continuing dance of birth and death, a dance of change. Every time I hear the rush of a mountain stream, or the waves crashing on the shore, or my own heartbeat, I hear the sound of impermanence. These changes, these small deaths, are our living links with death. They are death’s pulses, death’s heartbeat, prompting us to let go of all the things we cling to (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) At the beginning of meditation training thoughts will arrive one on top of another, uninterrupted, like a steep mountain waterfall. Gradually, as you perfect meditation, thoughts become like the water in a deep, narrow gorge, then a great river slowly winding its way down to the sea; finally the mind becomes like a still and placid ocean, ruffled by only the occasional ripple or wave (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Switch on the television or glance at the newspaper: You will see death everywhere. Yet, did the victims of those plane crashes and car accidents expect to die? They took life for granted, as we do. How often do we hear stories of people whom we know, or even friends, who died unexpectedly? We don’t even have to be ill to die: Our bodies can suddenly break down and go out of order, just like our cars. We can be quite well one day, then fall sick and die the next (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Again and again we need to appreciate the subtle workings of the teachings and the practice, and even when there is no extraordinary, dramatic change, to persevere with calm and patience. How important it is to be skillful and gentle with ourselves, without becoming disheartened or giving up, but trusting the spiritual path and knowing that it has its own laws and its own dynamics (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Just because we go through a difficult situation, it doesn’t mean that the future is predetermined. The future is very much in our hands, in our actions (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) And when you talk about realization, accomplishment for that matter enlightenment is that when you realize the fundamental essence of your mind (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) The absolute truth cannot be realized within the domain of the ordinary mind, and the path beyond the ordinary mind is the path of the heart (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Our problems, all come from nothing; they are all based on a misunderstanding that does not even exist (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) The whole of meditation practice can be essentialized into these 3 crucial points: Bring your mind home. Release. And relax! (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Samsara is the mind turned outwardly, lost in its projections. Nirvana is the mind turned inwardly, recognizing its true nature (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) What should we “do” with the mind in meditation? Nothing. Just leave it, simply, as it is (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; you must turn on the light (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Western laziness consists of cramming our lives with compulsive activity, so that there is no time at all to confront the real issues (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Living with the immediacy of death helps you sort out your priorities in life. It helps you to live a less trivial life (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) The definition of mantra is “that which protects the mind.” That which protects the mind from negativity, or that which protects you from your own mind, is called mantra (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Above all, be at ease, be as natural and spacious as possible. Slip quietly out of the noose of your habitual anxious self, release all grasping, and relax into your true nature (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Real devotion is an unbroken receptivity to the truth. Real devotion is rooted in an awed and reverent gratitude, but one that is lucid, grounded, and intelligent (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) I can’t say it strongly enough; to integrate meditation in action is the whole ground and point and purpose of meditation (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) There would be no chance to get to know death at all... if it happened only once (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes) Whatever we have done with our lives makes us what we are when we die. And everything, absolutely everything, counts (Sogyal Rinpoche Quotes)

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