You need to eat well, sleep well, and have a roof over your head, but don’t go much further than that before… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
The self-assured strength that grows from knowing that we already have what we need makes us gentle, because we are no longer… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
There is a tendency sometimes within the Shambhala community to make it just about meditating and, so, less about compassion. Shambhala is… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
We live in a culture where information is becoming easier to access. Certain special practices have been kept very quiet and secret,… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
Our only reliable source of strength is the goodness of our hearts. Our only foundation for coming to terms with the suffering… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
In a speedy and aggressive culture, we need different principles to live by-bravery and insight. The first moment of bravery is building… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
You need to become more genuine to who you are. So, people pushing you can help take you to the level where… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
People sometimes don't like organized situations. Sometimes people need to be left alone more. Sometimes people need environmental support. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
I think we are very environmental people. We need to be supported environmentally. Books very much have that imprint on the mind. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
If we do not appreciate the sensitivity and subtlety of the human heart, how can we appreciate the sensitivity and subtlety of the natural… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
“Thus the mind is more present and at peace. So the clarity and peace of mind we feel after running is mostly because the… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
If we cut speed and relax with what’s going on in our life right now, kindness and patience will naturally come about. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
A lot of people do their practice. They meditate on compassion. Then they yell at people afterwards. That is not quite working. One of… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
Our root fantasy is that "I" am real and that it's possible for "me" to be happy. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
If we do not push ourselves enough, we do not grow, but if we push ourselves too much, we regress. What is enough will… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
True happiness is always available to us, but first we have to create the environment for it to flourish. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
Auspicious coincidence is the right thing happening at the right time. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
A lot of times people do spiritual practice just for themselves. I try to turn that a little bit. I try to make spiritual… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
Enlightened Society is all about nurturing the human spirit - waking up to the goodness, kindness and strength that we already have. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
After you run, there's a sense of accomplishment; you feel like your life is meaningful. It's a moment of clarity. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
