Enlightenment Quotes by Sogyal Rinpoche

10 Enlightenment quotes by Sogyal Rinpoche

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Sogyal Rinpoche’s words often bridge meditation and everyday life. This brief collection gives a snapshot of his gentle guidance toward a more awakened presence.

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Our buddha nature is as good as any buddha’s buddha nature.

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Thich Nhat Hanh writes with the voice of the Buddha.

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...we and all sentient beings fundamentally have the buddha nature as our innermost essence. . . .

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There is only one way of attaining liberation and of obtaining the omniscience of enlightenment: following an authentic spiritual master.

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What the world needs more than anything are Bodhisattvas of peace, lawyers, politicians, teachers working tirelessly for the enlightenment of themselves and…

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Samsara is the mind turned outwardly, lost in its projections. Nirvana is the mind turned inwardly, recognizing its true nature.

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And when you talk about realization, accomplishment for that matter enlightenment is that when you realize the fundamental essence of your mind.

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When you realize the nature of mind, layers of confusion peel away. You don't actually "become" a buddha, you simply cease, slowly,…

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The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this life. For it is only through…

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Ask yourself these two questions: Do I remember at every moment that I am dying, and that everyone and everything else is,…

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The key to finding a happy balance in modern lives is simplicity.

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