“A lot of people do their practice. They meditate on compassion. Then they yell at people afterwards. That is not quite working. One of the things I try to emphasize is contemplative meditation - bringing your thought and intention into meditation.” PeopleTryingCompassionPracticeMeditationIntentionContemplative Author:Sakyong Mipham
“A lot of times people do spiritual practice just for themselves. I try to turn that a little bit. I try to make spiritual practice more a part of the community. I write about infusing people with compassion.” PeopleWritingTryingLittlesSpiritualTurnsBitsCommunityCompassionPracticeLittle BitSpiritual Practice Author:Sakyong Mipham
“There is a tendency sometimes within the Shambhala community to make it just about meditating and, so, less about compassion. Shambhala is based upon compassion, but a lot of people come in and say, "I need to get more meditation. I need to do this for me, me, me." That's fine, but the view here is much more societal.” PeopleNeedsSometimesCommunityViewsCompassionMeditationFineTendenciesMeditatingShambhala Author:Sakyong Mipham
“What is my great wish and intention, is to make a base of compassion and to encourage people to work to shift the energy.” PeopleEnergyWishCompassionIntention Author:Sakyong Mipham
“Sometimes people feel disappointed when they hear about practicing compassion: "You mean I have to be nice?" It's kind of a letdown. We often overlook compassion, seeing it as merely a pit stop on the way to more advanced practices. We want something more; we don't even know what. But that's just a trick of our mind. One of the greatest teachings is to practice compassion.” PeopleKnowsWayWantFeelsMindKindMeanSometimesCompassionPracticeKindnessNiceSeeingTeachingDisappointmentTricksBuddhistDisappointedSympathyBeing NiceWant SomethingPitsLetdowns Author:Sakyong Mipham
“...This jewel is the wisdom and compassion that it takes to act not on behalf of ourselves but for all beings. This is where real confidence and competence come from. Once we possess this jewel, our life becomes blessed.” RealWisdomCompassionOur LivesBlessedBehalfJewelsCompetence Book:Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies For Modern Life Source: Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies For Modern Life
