Philosophy of Mind Quotes by Sogyal Rinpoche

9 Philosophy of Mind quotes by Sogyal Rinpoche

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Sogyal Rinpoche’s nine statements draw from Buddhist teachings to illuminate the nature of thought and compassion. This compact set offers a serene entry for readers drawn to contemplative approaches to consciousness.

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Just as the ocean has waves or the sun has rays, so the minds's own radiance is its thoughts and emotions.

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We must never forget that it is through our actions, words, and thoughts that we have a choice.

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True spirituality is to be aware that if we are interdependent with everything and everyone else, even our smallest, least significant thought,…

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When one past thought has ceased and a future thought has not yet risen, in that gap, in between, isn't there a…

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More and more, I have come to realize how thoughts and concepts are all that block us from always being . .…

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“The nature of mind is the nature of everything." I wonder if this threefold process the bardos reveal is true not only,…

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“Just as the ocean has waves or the sun has rays, so the mind's own radiance is its thoughts and emotions. The…

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At the beginning of meditation training thoughts will arrive one on top of another, uninterrupted, like a steep mountain waterfall. Gradually, as…

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“The essence of meditation practice in Dzogchen is encapsulated by these four points: ▪ When one past thought has ceased and a…

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Theories are like patches on a coat, one day they just wear off.

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{While meditating} I sit quietly and rest in the nature of mind; I don't question or doubt whether I am in the "correct" state…

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The most essential thing in life is to establish an unafraid, heartfelt communication with others.

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The definition of mantra is "that which protects the mind." That which protects the mind from negativity, or that which protects you from your…

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If all we know of mind is the aspect of mind that dissolves when we die, we will be left with no idea of…

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Western laziness consists of cramming our lives with compulsive activity, so that there is no time at all to confront the real issues.

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The key to finding a happy balance in modern lives is simplicity.

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The purpose of meditation is to awaken in us the sky-like nature of mind, and to introduce us to that which we really are,…

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The real glory of meditation lies not in any method but in its continual living experience of presence, in its bliss, clarity, peace, and…

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Samsara is the mind turned outwardly, lost in its projections. Nirvana is the mind turned inwardly, recognizing its true nature.

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“The simplicity of total trust is one of the most powerful forces in the world.”

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