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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a distinguished Tibetan Buddhist teacher and author, born in 1931. He is recognized for his extensive teachings and writings on the Buddhist path, particularly within the New Kadampa Tradition.

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Famous Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Quotes

“Today we can see many different forms of Buddhism, such as Zen and Theravada Buddhism. All these different aspects are practices of Buddha's teachings, and all are equally precious; they are just different presentations.”

Different Today Form Practice Teaching Buddhism Aspect Presentation

Book:Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra

Source: Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra

“Right now we have obtained a human rebirth and have the opportunity to attain enlightenment through Dharma practice, so if we waste this precious opportunity in meaningless activities there is no greater loss and no greater foolishness.”

Ifs Humans Opportunity Loss Practice Greater Right Now Activity Waste Enlightenment Meaningless Foolishness Rebirth Dharma

Book:Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra

Source: Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra

“No matter how many possessions we acquire, they will not provide us with any lasting happiness and freedom. On the contrary, it is often our pursuit of material possessions that causes our problems. If we want ultimate happiness and freedom from suffering, we must engage in the supreme practices of training the mind. There is no other way.”

“We underestimate the value of patience. It is possible that people might sometimes interrupt our meditation sessions or Dharma study, but they can never take away our opportunity to train in inner virtues such as patience. It is this mental training, rather than outer virtuous activities, that is the essence of Dharma practice.”

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Author:Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

“When we understand clearly that inner peace is the real source of happiness, and how, through spiritual practice, we can experience progressively deeper levels of inner peace, we will develop tremendous enthusiasm to practice”

Source: Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey

“A practice that is suitable for one person is not necessarily suitable for someone else, and a practice that is appropriate for one person at one time is not necessarily appropriate for that same person at another time. Buddha did not expect us to put all his teachings into practice right away--they are intended for a great variety of practitioners of different levels and dispositions.”

Persons Different Levels Practice Teaching Variety Appropriate One Time Disposition Suitable Different Levels Another Time

Book:Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey

Source: Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey

“Going for refuge to Buddha,Dharma, and Sangha means that we apply effort to receiving Buddha's blessings, to putting Dharma into practice, and to receiving help from Sangha.”

Mean Helping Effort Practice Blessing Receiving Refuge Dharma Sangha

Book:Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra

Source: Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra

“Just as full sunlight completely dispels all darkness but even a few rays provide a measure of light, so, if we complete the practice of training the mind, we will totally dispel the darkness of our ignorance, but if we engage in only some parts of the practice, this will still help to reduce our ignorance and self-cherishing .”

Ifs Mind Stills Self Helping Light Practice Darkness Ignorance Training Cherish Rays Sunlight Training The Mind

Author:Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

“If everyone sincerely practices the path of compassion and wisdom, all their problems will be solved. I guarantee this.”

Ifs Problem Compassion Practice Path Guarantees Sincerely

Author:Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

“If we want to cook food we need to leave the stove on continuously and not keep turning it on and off. If the heat is continuous, no matter whether it is high or low our food will eventually be cooked. Similarly, if we continuously apply effort, even if it is only a small effort, it is certain that we shall eventually experience the fruits of our practice.”

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Book:Joyful Path of Good Fortune: The Complete Buddhist Path to Enlightenment

Source: Joyful Path of Good Fortune: The Complete Buddhist Path to Enlightenment