“Ironically, we often spend a great deal of time and effort trying to control our external conditions, while letting our internal reactions run wild.” — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“We can’t control the things or people that are external to us, that happen to us, but we can control our own reactions or way of looking at things, so we need never be completely helpless.” — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“It is very easy to fall into a state of mind which relies on those things outside of us to determine how we feel… — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“Think about the suffering we cause ourselves internally through getting angry or jealous.” — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“When we hold on too tightly to our attachments we are trying to keep them just as they are, to make them permanent. But… — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“If we try to hold on to so many things, both real and imaginary, thoughts and emotions, fears, worries and expectations, then we begin… — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“Our experiences and our memories are within us, and the key is to be aware of the lens or the filter, to realise that… — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“Our experi¬ences and our memories are within us, and the key is to be aware of the lens or the filter, to realise that… — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“Habits of the mind also provide our mental framework – the way we see the world” — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“The grasping mind holds on to everything – beliefs, people, possessions – so that it seems as though there is hardly any room to breathe.” — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“Your inner nature is your kind nature, when you give unconditionally, when you are inspired or feel truly motivated and full of vitality” — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“Just focusing on our breath for a couple of minutes is an instant relaxation tool for the restless mind.” — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
“If you want to have peace of mind, you need to listen to your heart or your inner nature. If you want to have… — Gyalwa Dokhampa Copy Share Image
