Our mind is always subject to being distracted by thoughts of what happened in the past and ideas of what could happen in the future, but the living experience is what is happening NOW. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
Whatever we do lays a seed in our deepest consciousness, and one day that seed will grow. — 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
