Buddhism Quote by Sakyong Mipham
““Heaven is the natural spaciousness of our mind before we make it small with self-protection.””
About This Quote
Source Talk: Mind and Space, 2012
The mind’s natural spaciousness is limited by self‑protective shrinkage; expanding it restores freedom.
In simple terms: Mind is naturally spacious; self‑protection narrows it.
Expand mental spaciousness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- creative work
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance mental openness with practical focus?
- What habits protect against mental shrinkage?
Overexpansion may lead to lack of focus.