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> [“...if we seek the permanence of an object as something existing from its own side, we discover something inexpressible. If we take three sticks and place them together in a certain way, they will all stand up. If each of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/if-we-seek-the-permanence-of-an-object-as-something-existing-from-its/)

[Zongtrul Losang Tsöndru](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/)

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## Other authors on Cease to exist

- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b001/author-andre-aciman-459.jpg) André Aciman 5 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cease-to-exist/andre-aciman/)

## More by Zongtrul Losang Tsöndru

> [“First, we must see that our negative actions arise due to prejudice and erroneous judgments. The discrimination that labels some as 'friends' and others…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/first-we-must-see-that-our-negative-actions-arise-due-to-prejudice/)

[Zongtrul Losang Tsöndru](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/)

> [“...if we seek the permanence of an object as something existing from its own side, we discover something inexpressible. If we take three sticks…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/if-we-seek-the-permanence-of-an-object-as-something-existing-from-its/)

[Zongtrul Losang Tsöndru](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/)

> [“When we are meditating in a haunted graveyard, or even in our rooms, frightening external and internal appearances may arise during Chöd practice. If…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/when-we-are-meditating-in-a-haunted-graveyard-or-even-in-our-rooms/)

[Zongtrul Losang Tsöndru](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/)

> [“If we lack the proper antidotes of emptiness and bodhichitta, we will not be able to control our minds when frightening appearances manifest. It…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/if-we-lack-the-proper-antidotes-of-emptiness-and-bodhichitta-we-will/)

[Zongtrul Losang Tsöndru](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/)

> [“Initially, we should practice Chöd alone in our rooms at night, quietly, with less fear. It is by gradually developing bodhicitta and wisdom realizing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/initially-we-should-practice-ch-d-alone-in-our-rooms-at-night-quietly/)

[Zongtrul Losang Tsöndru](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zongtrul-losang-ts-ndru/)

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