Active Quote by Tenzin Palmo
“Buddhism is the most active one! The whole time, we're dealing with the mind and how to tame it, and how to transcend our ordinary conventional mind. This takes an enormous amount of determination and perseverance. It also requires an attitude of being relaxed and spacious, rather than tense and stressed. It's certainly not a matter of lying back and expecting it all to happen. If we don't make it happen, it won't!”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Dharma Talks, 2015, Tenzin Palmo
Mind training requires active effort, determination, and a relaxed spacious attitude rather than passive waiting
In simple terms: Active mind work needs effort and calm
Key Takeaway
Cultivate effort and calm mind
Themes
mindfulness
determination
relaxation
spiritual practice
Mood
focused
calm
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Meditation retreats
- daily mindfulness
- stress management
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Buddhism
mental discipline
perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance effort with relaxation?
- What practices help expand mental spaciousness?
A Different Perspective
Effort alone may not overcome deep ingrained habits
