“So often we want happiness, but the very way we pursue it is so clumsy and unskillful that it brings only more sorrow. Usually we assume we must grasp in order to have that something that will ensure our happiness. [...] Learning to live is learning to let go.”
Quote by Sogyal Rinpoche
Work
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: The Spiritual Classic & International Bestseller: Revised and Updated Edition
This revised and updated edition of a renowned spiritual classic explores the Tibetan Buddhist understanding of life, death, and the journey between. It delves into the practices and philosophies that help individuals navigate the end of life and the transition to the next realm. more
Author
Sogyal Rinpoche
Sogyal Rinpoche, born in 1947, is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist Lama. He is known for his profound insights into the modern world and his efforts in popularizing Tibetan Buddhism. more
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