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Quote by Isaac of Nineveh

“Speech is the organ of this present world. Silence is the mystery of the world to come.”

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Isaac of Nineveh was a figure who lived around 700 AD. His identity and profession are currently unknown, but his writings have had a significant impact on Christian theology. more

“The fact is that when you are in a clean, clear state of mind you will be free to pay full attention to what you are doing and you will therefore naturally do it well. Problems come when you are not living in a natural state of mind. Then, no matter what you are doing your mind will be on something else.”

Mind Wells Matter States Facts Problem Natural Pay Attention Clear No Matter What Clean State Of Mind

Book:Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

Source: Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

“No matter how confused or deluded we may be at the moment, the underlying and essential nature of our being is clear and pure”

May Matter Moments Nature Clear Pure Essentials Confused Deluded

Book:Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

Source: Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

“It is a simple truth that if we identify ourselves as being fundamentally pure, strong, and capable we will actually develop these qualities, but if we continue to think of ourselves as dull and foolish, that is what we will become.”

Ifs Thinking Truth Strong Simple Quality Pure Capable Foolish Dull Simple Truths

Book:Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

Source: Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

“First of all, merely by living a simple life with a heart dedicated to overcoming self-cherishing, we automatically benefit others.”

Firsts Heart Self Simple Benefits Overcoming Cherish Dedicated Simple Life Living A Simple Life

Book:Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

Source: Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

“When a strong wind blows, the clouds vanish and blue sky appears. Similarly, when the powerful wisdom that understand the nature of the mind arises, the dark clouds of ego disappear.”

Mind Wisdom Strong Nature Dark Powerful Sky Wind Ego Blue Clouds Blow Disappear Arise Blue Sky Dark Clouds Strong Winds

Author:Thubten Yeshe

“Our normal tendency is to feel dissatisfied and to criticize our body, speech, and mind - My body is out of shape; my voice is unpleasant; my mind is confused. - We are so caught up in this pointless, neurotic habit of criticism that we disparage others as well as ourselves. This is extremely damaging.”

Feels Mind Wells Body Voice Habit Shapes Speech Normal Criticism Caught Tendencies Confused Criticize Caught Up Neurotic Pointless Dissatisfied

Book:Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

Source: Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire

“Meditation does not imply only the development of single-pointed concentration, sitting in some corner doing nothing. Meditation is an alert state of mind, the opposite of sluggishness; meditation is wisdom. You should remain aware every moment of your daily life, fully conscious of what you are doing and how you are doing it.”

Life Should Mind Doe States Moments Wisdom Meditation Development Conscious Sitting Opposites Corners Concentration Daily Life State Of Mind Doing Nothing

Author:Thubten Yeshe

“Learning to say prayers in a foreign language...is not in itself the way to fulfill our highest human potential; there is nothing of transcending value to be gained from substituting one set of cultural conventions for another. People whose practice remains on this superficial level end up with nothing but confusion, not knowing who they are or what they should do.”

Quote by Isaac of Nineveh

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