“Buddha was once asked to describe the essence of his teachings," Rinpoche said. "Do you know what he replied? 'Abandon harmfulness. Cultivate goodness. Subdue your mind.” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“Despising yourself, thinking you are no good, saying ‘I can’t do this.’ This is the mind of weakness. You must work to overcome it.”… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“the best way to achieve happiness for oneself is to give happiness to others.” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“I didn't know you had a cat!' she exclaimed. I am always surprised how many people make this observation-though not all are as bold… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“It is most useful,” Geshe Wangpo told Sam, “to share one’s knowledge with others. Otherwise, what is the point in having it?” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“Surely you're not saying that the life of a human and the life of an animal are of the same value?' he ventured. 'As… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“Fear,” said Lobsang. “An instinct that prevents many people from taking actions that they know, deep down inside, would liberate them. Like a bird… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“The main shift, you see, is from placing self at the center of our thoughts to putting others there. It is-what do you say?-a… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“It is to heal the body, soothe the mind, and give joy to the heart, Because it is your beloved’s lap that you are… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“lack of self-confidence was considered, in Buddhism, to be a form of laziness,” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“Having money means more opportunity to practice generosity,” he agrees. “Which is the true cause of wealth.” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“As much as possible, it is useful to think of all other beings as being just like me. Every living being strives for happiness.… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“There's no thrilling anticipation of the day's first cup of coffee...nor the eye-closing delight of that first swallow of sauvignon blanc in the evening.… — David Michie Copy Share Image
