Suffering Quotes by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

8 Suffering quotes by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso offers eight brief statements on suffering, each rooted in his clear, contemplative teaching style. Though modest in number, the collection gives a quick glimpse into his approach to pain and mindfulness.

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The cause of happiness and the solution to our problems do not lie in knowledge of material things. Happiness and suffering are…

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In recent years our knowledge of modern technology has increased considerably, and as a result we have witnessed remarkable material progress, but…

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Happiness and suffering are states of mind, and so their main causes cannot be found outside the mind.

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When we want a cup of tea our main wish is to drink tea, but to fulfill this wish we naturally develop…

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Faith is like pure eyes that enable us to see a pure and perfect world beyond the suffering world of samsara.

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As Shantideva says, suffering has many good qualities because it purifies our negative karma, increases our renunciation and compassion, reduces our pride,…

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“Happiness and suffering are states of mind and so their main causes are not to be found outside the mind.”

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No matter how many possessions we acquire, they will not provide us with any lasting happiness and freedom. On the contrary, it…

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