“Dodrupchen writes: Whenever problems come to us from beings or inanimate objects, if our mind gets used to perceiving only the suffering… — Tulku Thondup Great men Copy Share Image
“Buddhism is centered on the principle of two truths, the absolute truth and the relative truth. The absolute is that the true… — Tulku Thondup Absolute truth Copy Share Image
“It can be so empowering for us to understand, even on a conceptual level, that we are enlightened in our true nature.” — Tulku Thondup Nature Copy Share Image
“One sign of the strength of the connection between mind and body is the finding, in an analysis of more than one… — Tulku Thondup Health Copy Share Image
“Always we should appreciate what we are able to do, and not feel bad about what we haven’t done.” — Tulku Thondup Copy Share Image
“thoughts gain power as they take a concrete shape in our mind.” — Tulku Thondup Power Copy Share Image
“Appreciation and contentment, the ability to rejoice in all things large and small, is a major training of Buddhism. The Dharmapada says:… — Tulku Thondup Buddhism Copy Share Image
“As by churning the milk, its essence-butter appears immaculately, By purifying mental afflictions, the “ultimate sphere” manifests immaculately. As a lamp in… — Tulku Thondup Light Shine Copy Share Image
When we cross the gates of death, our karma is all we take with us. Everything else that we enjoyed in this… — TULKU THONDUP Behinds Copy Share Image
The gross elements are earth, water, air and fire, with the fifth being space. Each particle of the body is made up… — Tulku Thondup Air Copy Share Image
“Even if you have a lot of work to do, if you think of it as wonderful, and if you feel it… — Tulku Thondup Becoming Copy Share Image
“If you can solve your problem, Then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, Then what is the… — Tulku Thondup Fear Copy Share Image
It can be helpful to remember that the enlightened mind and the ordinary mind are two sides of the same coin. The… — Tulku Thondup Bottom Copy Share Image
“All the violence, fear, and suffering That exists in the world Comes from grasping at self.” — Tulku Thondup Fear Copy Share Image
“Set attainable goals and strive for them with positive energy. Don’t worry about difficulties, but instead feel glad about any benefits that… — Tulku Thondup Adversity Copy Share Image
“Shantideva says: If you are trained, There is nothing which will not become easy. First by training to tolerate minor problems, Later… — Tulku Thondup Copy Share Image
Karma isn't fate. Nor is it a punishment imposed on us by some external agent. We create our own karma. Karma is… — Tulku Thondup Agents Copy Share Image