Born Quote by Jack Kornfield
“Spiritual practice should not be confused with grim duty. It is the laughter of the Dalai Lama and the wonder born with every child.”
About This Quote
Spiritual practice is about joy and wonder, not a burdensome obligation.
In simple terms: Practice should be joyful, not a grim duty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace lightness in your practice.
Themes
spirituality
joy
childlike wonder
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- parenting
- teaching
- creative work
Key Concepts
mindfulness
laughter
innocence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you bring laughter into your practice?
- What duties feel like a burden?
A Different Perspective
May overlook responsibilities; some may see it as frivolous.
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![“Yet [Dalai Lama] has said very strongly that basic freedoms of thought and speech have to be respected in Tibet and they're not at the moment. Tolerance doesn't mean accepting what's unfair.” quote by Pico Iyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e82/pico-iyer-1252_accepting_yet-dalai-lama-has-said-very-strongly-th_397923.jpg)
