Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Love and nonattachment are the basis of true generosity.

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Life is fragile, like the dew hanging delicately on the grass, crystal drops that will be carried away on the first morning…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

It is our mind, and that alone, that chains us or sets us free.

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Spending your time with true spiritual friends will fill you with love for all beings and help you to see how negative…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

To meet someone who really hurts you is to meet a rare and precious treasure. Hold that person in high esteem, and…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

The towns and countryside that the traveller sees through a train window do not slow down the train, nor does the train…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

When a rainbow appears vividly in the sky, you can see its beautiful colors, yet you could not wear as clothing or…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

To expect happiness without giving up negative action is like holding your hand in a fire and hoping not to be burned.…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

To feel overflowing love and almost unbearable compassion for all living creatures is the best way to fulfil the wishes of all…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Devotion is the essence of the path, and if we have in mind nothing but the guru and feel nothing but fervent…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Do not encumber your mind with useless thoughts. What good does it do to brood on the past or anticipate the future?…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

When death finally comes you will welcome it like an old friend, being aware of how dreamlike and impermanent the pheneomenal world…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

We live under threat from painful emotions: anger, desire, pride, jealousy and so on. Therefore we should always be ready to counter…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

If we allow our thoughts to arise and dissolve by themselves, they will pass through our mind as a bird flies through…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Your practice should be strengthened by the difficult situations you encounter, just as a bonfire in a strong wind is not blown…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Sentient beings, self and others, enemies and dear ones-all are made by thoughts. It is like seeing a rope and mistaking it…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

To wish happiness for others, even for those who want to do us harm, is the source of consummate happiness.

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

A beautiful country is a dream-like illusion. It is senseless to cling to it. Unless the inner forces of negative emotions are…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

May the suffering of all beings be pacified.

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

When sunlight falls on a crystal, lights of all colors of the rainbow appear; yet they have no substance that you can…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Day by day, be content with whatever you have and satisfied with whatever happens. Everything else will then fall naturally into place.

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Instead of allowing ourselves to be led and trapped by our feelings, we should let them disappear as soon as they form,…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

...with the power of compassion there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

There is no logical reason why thoughts, which have no substance, should have so much power over you, nor is there any…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

If one were truly aware of the value of human life, to waste it blithely on distractions and the pursuit of vulgar…

— Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche