Present moment Quote by Benjamin Riggs

““We watch the mind as it turns the present moment into a problem and entertains itself by chasing after a solution to the problem it just created.””

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“Spiritual perfection is not defined by external demands. It is the heartfelt desire to be true to our Self and the degree of willingness…

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“rather than seeing this as a problem to be solved, just notice it and return to the present moment.”

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“The only true joy on earth,” writes Merton, “is to escape from the prison of our own false-self, and enter by love into union…

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“When asked to sum up the Buddha’s teachings in one phrase, Suzuki Roshi said, “Everything changes.”

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“clear conscience is a prerequisite for contemplative practice. You cannot come to the altar when you are not right with your fellow man.”

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“In meditation, we commit to reality by renouncing our escape plans. We will not stop running away from our suffering until we see there…

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“The word “crisis” comes from the Greek word krísis, meaning “a turning point.” A crisis is a crack in the false-self system, through which…

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“Spiritual practice moves beyond belief and theory and into the realm of action where change takes place.”

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“Shantideva asks, “Is it easier to cover the world with leather or to put on a pair of shoes?”

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“Thoughts are only problematic when we mistake them for direct experience.”

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