Whatever we have done with our lives makes us what we are when we die. And everything, absolutely everything, counts. — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Death is like a mirror in which the true meaning of life is reflected. — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
This dying forces you to look into yourself. And in this, compassion is the only way. Love is the only way. — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Why exactly are we so frightened of death that we avoid looking at it altogether? Somewhere, deep down, we know we cannot… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning,… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Even if they don't know that you are practicing for them, you are helping them and in turn they are helping you.… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
At every moment in our lives we need compassion, but what more urgent moment could there be than when we are dying?… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Death is a vast mystery, but there are two things we can say about it: It is absolutely certain that we will… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Ask yourself these two questions: Do I remember at every moment that I am dying, and that everyone and everything else is,… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
There would be no chance at all of getting to know death if it happened only once. But fortunately, life is nothing… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
We often wonder: "How will I be when I die?" The answer to that is that whatever state of mind we are… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Switch on the television or glance at the newspaper: You will see death everywhere. Yet, did the victims of those plane crashes… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
For most of us, karma and negative emotions obscure the ability to see our own intrinsic nature, and the nature of reality.… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
If all we know of mind is the aspect of mind that dissolves when we die, we will be left with no… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
This is the real and urgent reason why we must prepare now to meet death wisely, to transform our karmic future, and… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
I remember how people would often come to see my master Jamyang Khyentse simply to ask for his guidance for the moment… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
At the moment of death, there are two things that count: whatever we have done in our lives, and what state of… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share Image
That goodness is what survives death, a fundamental goodness that is in each and every one of us. The whole of our life is… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
Why exactly are we so frightened of death that we avoid looking at it altogether? Somewhere, deep down, we know we cannot avoid facing… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
The masters say if you create an auspicious condition in your body and your environment then meditation and realization will automatically arise. — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
At every moment in our lives we need compassion, but what more urgent moment could there be than when we are dying? What more… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
{While meditating} I sit quietly and rest in the nature of mind; I don't question or doubt whether I am in the "correct" state… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
The most essential thing in life is to establish an unafraid, heartfelt communication with others. — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
The definition of mantra is "that which protects the mind." That which protects the mind from negativity, or that which protects you from your… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
If all we know of mind is the aspect of mind that dissolves when we die, we will be left with no idea of… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
Western laziness consists of cramming our lives with compulsive activity, so that there is no time at all to confront the real issues. — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
The purpose of meditation is to awaken in us the sky-like nature of mind, and to introduce us to that which we really are,… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
The real glory of meditation lies not in any method but in its continual living experience of presence, in its bliss, clarity, peace, and… — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
Samsara is the mind turned outwardly, lost in its projections. Nirvana is the mind turned inwardly, recognizing its true nature. — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
“The simplicity of total trust is one of the most powerful forces in the world.” — Sogyal Rinpoche Copy Share
