“He had tapped into the Zen of ignorance, the enlightenment of absurdity.” — Christopher Moore Copy Share Image
Selectively pick a teacher, one that you respect, not just someone who can talk with wonderful poetic figures about enlightenment, but someone… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Firstly, as a Buddhist monk, I hold that violence is not good. Secondly, I am a firm believer in the Gandian ethic… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Here's an example: someone says, "Master, please hand me the knife," and he hands them the knife, blade first. "Please give me… — Alan Watts Copy Share Image
Humility means you're willing to give someone a bigger slice of the pie. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Your mantrum is the awareness of the dream - to enjoy and appreciate and have gratitude for all; neither to condemn nor… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“4. Man is neither Good-natured nor Bad-natured according to Su Shih (So-shoku).[FN#164] The difficulty may be avoided by a theory given by… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
The practice of meditation is an ancient practice. It's been practiced in many lands, for many lifetimes. You may have practiced it… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
When you understand dharma, when you see its perfect perfection, shining both in and beyond all things, you will be freed from… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“The only barrier to Self-realization or enlightenment is the ego. The ego is the false identification with names and forms. Once this… — Akshay Kulkarni Copy Share Image
“In Hinduism and Buddhism, dharma has various connotations, but generally it means cheerfully fulfilling your moral and ethical duty. Doing the right… — Deepak Chopra Copy Share Image
“The aim of Operation Mindfuck was to lead people into such a heightened state of bewilderment and confusion that their rigid beliefs… — John Higgs Copy Share Image
“Spiritual power is generated within temple walls, and sent out to bless the world. Light from the house of the Lord illumines… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The Buddhists say there are 121 states of consciousness. Of these, only three involve misery or suffering. Most of us spend our… — Jenny Offill Copy Share Image
Right now we have obtained a human rebirth and have the opportunity to attain enlightenment through Dharma practice, so if we waste… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
“One of the most essential teachings of Buddhism is an understanding that where you are at this moment is exactly where you… — Michael Williams Copy Share Image
The Dalai Lama, these days, encourages Westerners not to take up Buddhism, partly because he feels that our roots are deep in… — Pico Iyer Copy Share Image
“... But these skeptics are only selectively skeptical. They think themselves enlightened for resisting all this new proof and remaining steadfast in… — Ken Ilgunas Copy Share Image
The very advanced practitioners of martial arts never had to raise a hand. They could knock an opponent down without physically touching… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Enlightenment doesn't mean you know anything. It doesn't mean you don't know anything. It means that you've returned to the source, consciously. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“Dream: I look for Lama Lodrö Kagyu teacher friend hearing he's ill & I'm ill, too - I enter his room and… — Marc Olmsted Copy Share Image
Occupy yourself with what's in your life now. Address those situations and subjects as fully as possible with your best efforts. That… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Whether or not enlightenment is a plausible goal for us is a vital question for our lives. If it is possible for… — Robert Thurman Copy Share Image
“mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as they may… — James Allen Copy Share Image
