“You can see from your own life experiences how the environment can affect you. When you’re among peaceful, generous, happy people, you’re inclined to feel happy and peaceful yourself. When you’re among angry, aggressive people, you tend to become like them. The human mind is like a mirror. A mirror does not discriminate but simply reflects whatever’s before it, no matter whether it’s horrible or wonderful. Similarly, your mind takes on the aspect of your surroundings, and if you’re not aware of what’s going on, your mind can fill with garbage. Therefore, it is very important to be conscious of your surroundings and how they affect your mind.”
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Thubten Yeshe
Thubten Yeshe was a significant figure in the mid-20th century who had a profound impact on the spread of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in 1935 and passing away on March 3, 1984, Thubten Yeshe is renowned for his role in introducing Buddhism to the Western world. more
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