Happiness and suffering are states of mind, and so their main causes cannot be found outside the mind. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Our mind is like a field, and performing actions is like sowing seeds in that field. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
If we transform our ordinary mind into love and compassion we will naturally act in a positive way. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
In reality, our mind is the creator of all the things we experience. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
The moment we let go of our obsessive concern for our own welfare, our mind naturally relaxes and becomes lighter. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
The more we control our mind, the more our inner peace increases and the happier we become — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
All objects whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, are mere appearances to the mind just like things experienced in a dream — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Only by creating peace within our own mind and helping others to do the same can we hope to achieve peace in… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Painful things do not come to us from outside, but arise from within our own mind. Circumstances or other people have no… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
When we look at external things, we can usually distinguish those that are useful and valuable from those that are not. We… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subside and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Whenever we practise meditation, whether or not our meditation is clear, we are performing a virtuous mental action that is a cause… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
We need to keep a constant watch over our mind and learn to distinguish between the beneficial and harmful thoughts that are… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Just as eagles soar through the vast expanse of the sky without meeting any obstructions, needing only minimal effort to maintain their… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be acheived unless we… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Patience is a mind that is able to accept fully and happily, whatever occurs. It is much more than just gritting our… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
No matter how many possessions we acquire, they will not provide us with any lasting happiness and freedom. On the contrary, it… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Just as full sunlight completely dispels all darkness but even a few rays provide a measure of light, so, if we complete… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
The cause of happiness and the solution to our problems do not lie in knowledge of material things. Happiness and suffering are… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Anger is one of the most common and destructive delusions, and it afflicts our mind almost every day. To solve the problem… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
We know that we are happy when our mind is peaceful, and unhappy when it is not. It is therefore clear that… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Normally we divide the external world into that which we consider to be good or valuable, bad or worthless, or neither. Most… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
This impure world that we presently experience exists only in relation to our impure mind. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on Emptiness. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Without improving our mind there is no way to solve our human problems. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Happiness is a state of mind, so the real source of happiness must lie within the mind, not in external conditions. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
As Shantideva says, suffering has many good qualities because it purifies our negative karma, increases our renunciation and compassion, reduces our pride,… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Pride is a mental factor causing us to feel higher or superior to others. Even our study of dharma can be the… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Pure happiness can only be attained through developing our mind. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
We should understand that our problems do not exist outside of ourself, but are part of our mind that experiences unpleasant feelings. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Our world does not exist from its own side--like a dream world, it is a mere appearance to our mind. In dreams… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem,… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Our mental attitude transforms a situation into either a problem or an opportunity. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Today we can see many different forms of Buddhism, such as Zen and Theravada Buddhism. All these different aspects are practices of Buddha's teachings,… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Going for refuge to Buddha,Dharma, and Sangha means that we apply effort to receiving Buddha's blessings, to putting Dharma into practice, and to receiving… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Enlightenment is the inner light of wisdom that is permanently free from all mistaken appearance, and whose function is to bestow mental peace upon… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Anger is one of the most common and destructive delusions, and it afflicts our mind almost every day. To solve the problem of anger,… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Whenever we practise meditation, whether or not our meditation is clear, we are performing a virtuous mental action that is a cause of our… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Right now we have obtained a human rebirth and have the opportunity to attain enlightenment through Dharma practice, so if we waste this precious… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
I have not met one living being that has not been the mother of all the rest. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
All objects whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, are mere appearances to the mind just like things experienced in a dream — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
When a jealous person sees signs of other people's success and good fortune, his heart is pierced with envy. But someone who has learned… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
This impure world that we presently experience exists only in relation to our impure mind. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
