To expect happiness without giving up negative action is like holding your hand in a fire and hoping not to be burned. Of course, no one actually wants to suffer, to be sick, to be cold or hungry - but… — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Life is fragile, like the dew hanging delicately on the grass, crystal drops that will be carried away on the first morning breeze. — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
It is our mind, and that alone, that chains us or sets us free. — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Spending your time with true spiritual friends will fill you with love for all beings and help you to see how negative attachment and… — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
To meet someone who really hurts you is to meet a rare and precious treasure. Hold that person in high esteem, and make full… — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
The towns and countryside that the traveller sees through a train window do not slow down the train, nor does the train affect them.… — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
When a rainbow appears vividly in the sky, you can see its beautiful colors, yet you could not wear as clothing or put it… — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
To expect happiness without giving up negative action is like holding your hand in a fire and hoping not to be burned. Of course,… — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
To feel overflowing love and almost unbearable compassion for all living creatures is the best way to fulfil the wishes of all the Buddhas… — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Devotion is the essence of the path, and if we have in mind nothing but the guru and feel nothing but fervent devotion, whatever… — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Do not encumber your mind with useless thoughts. What good does it do to brood on the past or anticipate the future? Remain in… — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
When death finally comes you will welcome it like an old friend, being aware of how dreamlike and impermanent the pheneomenal world really is. — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
