When you transform your mind, everything you experience is transformed. — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
There's no difference between what is seen and the mind that sees it. — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Not recognizing natural mind is simply an example of the mind's unlimited capacity to create whatever it wants. — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Happiness and unhappiness are not primarily created by the material world or the physical body. First and foremost, they are decisions of… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
The mind is the source of all experience, and by changing the direction of the mind, we can change the quality of… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Meditation is actually a very simple exercise in resting in the natural state of your present mind, and allowing yourself to be… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Any attempt to capture the direct experience of the nature of mind in words is impossible. The best that can be said… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
The Buddha said that all conscious beings possess an enlightened nature. Because of that, we have this natural purity, peacefulness and power.… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
You don't want to block your thoughts, emotions, and so on; nor do you want to chase after them. If you chase… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
If you don’t try to stop whatever is going on in your mind, but merely observe it, eventually you’ll begin to feel… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
In parting, I would like to give you one small piece of advice to keep in your heart. You may have heard… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
All that we are looking for in life - all the happiness, contentment, and peace of mind - is right here in… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Meditation is actually a very simple exercise in resting in the natural state of your present mind, and allowing yourself to be simply and… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Happiness and unhappiness are not primarily created by the material world or the physical body. First and foremost, they are decisions of the mind. — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
The expectations you bring to meditation practice are often the greatest obstacles you will encounter. — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
So overall, though my life is far from perfect, I'm contented with it. And in a peculiar way, I'm grateful for the troubling emotions… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
“We choose ignorance because we can . We choose awareness because we can . Samsara and nirvana are simply different points of view based… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Any attempt to capture the direct experience of the nature of mind in words is impossible. The best that can be said is that… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Within our perceived weaknesses and imperfections lies the key to realizing our true strength. — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
The mind is the source of all experience, and by changing the direction of the mind, we can change the quality of everything we… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Compassion is the spontaneous wisdom of the heart. It's always with us. It always has been, and always will be. When it arises in… — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Copy Share Image
