Our mind is always subject to being distracted by thoughts of what happened in the past and ideas of what could happen in the future, but the living experience is what is happening NOW. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
When the mind is totally present, it is relaxed, nimble, and sensitive. It feels lighter and clearer. It notices everything, but it is not distracted by anything. It is the feeling of knowing exactly where you are and what you… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
If we do not appreciate the sensitivity and subtlety of the human heart, how can we appreciate the sensitivity and subtlety of the natural… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
“Thus the mind is more present and at peace. So the clarity and peace of mind we feel after running is mostly because the… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
If we cut speed and relax with what’s going on in our life right now, kindness and patience will naturally come about. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
A lot of people do their practice. They meditate on compassion. Then they yell at people afterwards. That is not quite working. One of… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
Our root fantasy is that "I" am real and that it's possible for "me" to be happy. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
If we do not push ourselves enough, we do not grow, but if we push ourselves too much, we regress. What is enough will… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
True happiness is always available to us, but first we have to create the environment for it to flourish. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
A lot of times people do spiritual practice just for themselves. I try to turn that a little bit. I try to make spiritual… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
Enlightened Society is all about nurturing the human spirit - waking up to the goodness, kindness and strength that we already have. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
After you run, there's a sense of accomplishment; you feel like your life is meaningful. It's a moment of clarity. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
“Gentleness can be developed with simple thoughts. First, appreciate who you are and make friends with yourself. Look at what you can do, and… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
You have people who are good at English but don't have the training in Buddhism or Shambhala, or they have the training but are… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
“Past events are already gone, and the future is yet to happen. It is only in the present that we can be in our… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share
