It is a simple truth that if we identify ourselves as being fundamentally pure, strong, and capable we will actually develop these qualities, but if we continue to think of ourselves as dull and foolish, that is what we will… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
If you expect your life to be full of ups and downs, then your mind will be much more peaceful. — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
There's a big difference between being able to explain religion intellectually and transforming that knowledge into spiritual experience. — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
At certain times, a silent mind is very important, but 'silent' does not mean closed. The silent mind is an alert, awakened mind; a… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
The mind is very powerful. Therefore, it requires firm guidance. A powerful jet plane needs a good pilot; the pilot of your mind should… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
When a strong wind blows, the clouds vanish and blue sky appears. Similarly, when the powerful wisdom that understand the nature of the mind… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
“Lord Buddha never put much emphasis on belief. Instead, he exhorted us to investigate and try to understand the reality of our own being.… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
Karma is not something complicated or philosophical. Karma means watching your body, watching your mouth, and watching your mind. Trying to keep these three… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
It's not just philosophy, not just words; it's knowing how the mind functions; only then can you develop loving-kindness; only then can you become… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
Having no background in philosophic thought and ignorant of the reasons supporting their faith, they experience great uneasiness when someone questions their beliefs. Such… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
Be wise. Treat yourself, your mind, sympathetically, with loving kindness. If you are gentle with yourself, you will become gentle with others. — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
It is precisely because our present life is so inseparably linked with desire that we must make use of desire's tremendous energy if we… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
Don't think that examining and knowing the nature of your mind is just an Eastern trip. That's a wrong conception. It's your trip. — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
Just the idea that you are religious doesn't help at all. It does not help you; it does not help others. In order to… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
Some people live closely guarded lives, fearful of encountering someone or something that might shatter their insecure spiritual foundation. This attitude, however, is not… — Thubten Yeshe Copy Share Image
