"The bones and tendons of the mind are……" — Sakyong Mipham
"The bones and tendons of the mind are mindfulness and awareness. Mindfulness is the mind’s strength, and awareness is its flexibility. Without these abilities, we cannot function. When we drink a glass of water, drive a car, or have a conversation, we are using mindfulness and awareness."
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58 Quotes by Sakyong Mipham
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When we are certain that the way to accomplish our own wishes is to help others, we have no regrets.
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Whatever we do lays a seed in our deepest consciousness, and one day that seed will grow.
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The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.
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The wise are balanced, and the foolish are extreme.
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Every moment of our life is important.
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