Direction Quote by Sakyong Mipham

If we do not appreciate the sensitivity and subtlety of the human heart, how can we appreciate the sensitivity and subtlety of the natural…

— Sakyong Mipham

“Thus the mind is more present and at peace. So the clarity and peace of mind we feel after running is mostly because the…

— Sakyong Mipham

If we cut speed and relax with what’s going on in our life right now, kindness and patience will naturally come about.

— Sakyong Mipham

A lot of people do their practice. They meditate on compassion. Then they yell at people afterwards. That is not quite working. One of…

— Sakyong Mipham

Our root fantasy is that "I" am real and that it's possible for "me" to be happy.

— Sakyong Mipham

If we do not push ourselves enough, we do not grow, but if we push ourselves too much, we regress. What is enough will…

— Sakyong Mipham

Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness.

— Sakyong Mipham

True happiness is always available to us, but first we have to create the environment for it to flourish.

— Sakyong Mipham

Auspicious coincidence is the right thing happening at the right time.

— Sakyong Mipham

A lot of times people do spiritual practice just for themselves. I try to turn that a little bit. I try to make spiritual…

— Sakyong Mipham

Enlightened Society is all about nurturing the human spirit - waking up to the goodness, kindness and strength that we already have.

— Sakyong Mipham

After you run, there's a sense of accomplishment; you feel like your life is meaningful. It's a moment of clarity.

— Sakyong Mipham