On a spiritual level, on a place where you want to be a better human being and listen more, I try. I… — Jake Gyllenhaal Copy Share Image
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I am a warrior What I fight against is sensual gratification. I am a killer What I kill is ego. I am… — Abishek Bikram Shah Copy Share Image
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“I asked the Dalai Lama what it was like to wake up with joy, and he shared his experience each morning. 'I… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
During the late afternoon and early evening there is a specific dimension that interconnects with our physical world. This particular dimension can… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Since pure awareness of nowness is real Enlightenment, in openness and contentment I found the Truth in my heart. By simply relaxing… — Jigdral Yeshe Dorje Copy Share Image
Most of the spiritual traditions were very theistic and the idea of an external god pulling the strings didn't resonate with me.… — Tenzin Palmo Copy Share Image
Training is needed in order to love properly; and to be able to give happiness and joy, you must practice DEEP LOOKING… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
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We should reflect on the idea that since the beginning of time sentient beings have been mentally unstable because they have been… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
To study the buddha way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the… — Dogen Copy Share Image
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Real knowing comes up when we stand in the appropriate place. But usually we don’t. First we want to understand something according… — Dainin Katagiri Copy Share Image
“riding the horse of virtuous actions I will guide it into the path of liberation with the reins of renunciation; And through… — Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
In Buddhism, there are three gems: Buddha, the awakened one; Dharma, the way of understanding and loving; and Sangha, the community that… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
I'm working at trying to be a Christian and that's serious business. It's like trying to be a good Jew, a good… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
The saying "no self, no problem" probably comes from Zen. In their cultures, where Buddhism is kind of taken for granted, as… — Robert Thurman Copy Share Image
The concept (of happiness) is universal. In Buddhism, it is called causeless joy, in Christianity, the kingdom of heaven within, and in… — Marci Shimoff Copy Share Image
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The question has often been asked; Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy? It does not matter what you call it. Buddhism… — Walpola Rahula Copy Share Image
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“eveything that comes together, falls apart," the Old Man said. "Everything. the chair I'm sitting on. It was built, and so it… — John Green Copy Share Image
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Whether we call ourselves communists or capitalists, Hindus or Buddhists, Moslems or Christians, whether we are blind, lame, well or happy, this… — Jiddu Krishnamurti Copy Share Image
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“There was a small glass vase between us, three gladioli in a few ounces of water. One of the gladioli had dropped… — Roland Merullo Copy Share Image
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Most human beings are completely out of touch with their spiritual nature and with the inner dimensions that exist within themselves. They… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
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