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Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher and author, born in 1975. He is recognized for his engaging teachings that blend traditional Buddhist wisdom with contemporary life.

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“The best part of all is that no matter how long you practice, or what method you use, every technique of Buddhist meditation ultimately generates compassion.”

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Author:Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

“Any daily activity can be used as an opportunity for meditation.”

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“Meditation is actually a very simple exercise in resting in the natural state of your present mind, and allowing yourself to be simply and clearly present to whatever thoughts, sensations, or emotions occur.”

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“The Buddha said that all conscious beings possess an enlightened nature. Because of that, we have this natural purity, peacefulness and power. We can rest the mind naturally because we are already in possession of these qualities. If one can rest the mind naturally, that's the best meditation.”

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“The expectations you bring to meditation practice are often the greatest obstacles you will encounter.”

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Book:The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness

Source: The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness

“Simply notice that you're aware. At any given moment, you can choose to follow the chain of thoughts, emotions, and sensations that reinforce a perception of yourself as vulnerable and limited, or to remember that your true nature is pure, unconditioned, and incapable of being harmed.”

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“Meditation is really quite simple. All we have to do is embrace each experience with awareness and open our hearts fully to the present moment. When we are completely at ease with our own being, the ripples of awareness naturally spread out in all directions, touching the lives of everyone we meet.”

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About the Author

Born: 1975
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Quotes: 38

Books & Sources

The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of HappinessRelated source material

Joyful WisdomRelated source material

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