“Even when you find yourself in the best of situations, you never feel it is enough. You always want more. You give little thought to others' wishes and desires, and only want favorable circumstances for yourself. If you do the slightest favor for someone, you feel you have done something quite extraordinary. That you are so preoccupied with your own happiness and welfare, and neglect the welfare and happiness of others, is the reason you are wandering in samsara.” HappinessCompassionSamsaraBodhisattvaSelf CherishingSelf Grasping Book:The Heart of Compassion: The Thirty-seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva Source: The Heart of Compassion: The Thirty-seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva
“Everything depends on your intention. All the time, therefore, check your attitude and motivation. As Patrul Rinpoche said, everyone wants happiness, but the true way to reach perfect happiness is to bring happiness to others.” HappinessBuddhismEnlightenmentIntentionAwakeningMindtrainingPath Of The Bodhisattva Book:The Heart of Compassion: The Thirty-seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva Source: The Heart of Compassion: The Thirty-seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva