Ability Quote by Milarepa
“Life is short and the time of death is uncertain; so apply yourself to meditation. Avoid doing evil, and acquire merit, to the best of your ability, even at the cost of life itself. In short: Act so that you have no cause to be ashamed of yourselves and hold fast to this rule.”
About This Quote
Source Text: The Life of Milarepa, Tibetan Buddhist biography, 12th century
Live with awareness, avoid wrongdoing, and cultivate virtue, even if it costs you life; act without shame.
In simple terms: Live virtuously despite risk.
Key Takeaway
Practice meditation, ethical conduct, and generosity.
Themes
ethics
meditation
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- ethical decision making
- charitable acts
Key Concepts
Buddhist practice
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑care with self‑lessness?
- What actions bring you peace?
A Different Perspective
Self‑sacrifice may be unsustainable for all.
