“If we start worrying whether our nose is too big or too small, we should think, “What if I had no head? - now that would be a problem!” As long as we have life, we should rejoice. If everything doesn't go exactly as we'd like, we can accept it. If we contemplate impermanence deeply, patience and compassion will arise. We will hold less to the apparent truth of our experience, and the mind will become more flexible. Realizing that one day this body will be buried or burned, we will rejoice in every moment we have rather than make ourselves or others unhappy.” IfsThinkingShouldMindLongMomentsProblemBodyBigsWould BeRealizingCompassionAcceptingWorryOne DayUnhappyAriseNosesWhat IfBuriedRejoiceContemplatingBurnedFlexibleImpermanence Author:Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
“Praying is not about asking; it's about listening... It is just opening your eyes to see what was there all along.” EyeListeningPrayingAskingOpeningOpening Your Eyes Author:Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
“Always recognize the dreamlike qualities of life and reduce attachment and aversion. Practice goodheartedness toward all beings. Be loving and compassionate, no matter what others do to you. What they do will not matter so much when you see it as a dream. The trick is to have positive intention during the dream. This is the essential point. This is true spirituality.” MatterDreamSpiritualityQualityPracticeEssentialsNo Matter WhatIntentionTricksAttachmentCompassionateQuality Of LifeAversion Author:Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
“When you give in to aversion and anger, it’s as though, having decided to kill someone by throwing him into a river, you wrap your arms around his neck, jump into the water with him, and you both drown. In destroying your enemy, you destroy yourself as well.” GivingWellsWaterEnemyArmsRiversDecidedNecksThrowingDestroyingWrapsAversion Author:Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
“Don’t burden others with your expectations. Understanding their limitations can inspire compassion instead of disappointment, ensuring beneficial and workable relationships. Remember that you have only a short time together. Be grateful for each day you share.” TogetherRememberUnderstandingCompassionRelationshipShareInspireExpectationsGratefulDisappointmentBurdenLimitationEach DayBe GratefulBeneficialShort TimeTime Together Author:Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
“The blessings of stupas are such that they benefit all beings, regardless of their connection and motivation. If one participates in a stupa's construction and ritual activities, or honors the completed stupa with an altruistic resolve to benefit all beings, then the blessings are such that the Buddha himself could not describe them.” IfsMotivationHonorBlessingActivityBenefitsConnectionsResolveRitualConstruction Author:Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
