Whatever we do lays a seed in our deepest consciousness, and one day that seed will grow. — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
I think Shambhala can be a very strong force as a social example of how you can try to live a life… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
Karma moves in two directions. If we act virtuously, the seed we plant will result in happiness. If we act non-virtuously, suffering… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
This is bravery: using the challenge of daily life to sharpen our mind and open our heart. — 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… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
A lot of people talk about the spirituality of Buddhism, and it is a spiritual discipline. But in Shambhala there also is… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
I would say courage first; then wisdom, which is a sense of knowledge and confidence; and also the wish and desire to… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
One of the characteristics of every great teacher I've known is tremendous exertion. It's interesting: You may see them as spiritual people… — Sakyong Mipham Copy Share Image
I think there is a tendency for people to become more isolated as they move along a spiritual path. With more development,… — 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
