#buddhism

"The practice of lovingkindness can uplift us & relieve sorrow & unhappiness."

"Amida's unimpeded light is the sun of wisdom that destroys the mind of darkness.(Preface in Teaching, Practice, Faith, Enlightenment)"

"Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety, or possessions - we cannot be free."

"People turn to meditation because they want to make good decisions, break bad habits & bounce back better from disappointments."

"True patience is grounded in wisdom & compassion."

"Reality is harsh. It can be cruel and ugly. Yet no matter how much we grieve over our environment and circumstances nothing will change. What is important is not to be defeated, to forge ahead bravely. If we do this, a path will open before us."

"We train the mind so that we can enjoy greater peace, happiness, wisdom & equanimity."

"Guarding knowledge is not a good way to understand. Understanding means to throw away your knowledge."

"No one should ever despair because the entrance to his or her chosen career path is clogged. There is an ancient saying: "The persistent drip wears through stone."

"This body is fragile. It is just flesh. Listen to the heartbeat. Life depends on the pumping of a muscle."

"Accepting the reality of change gives rise to equanimity."

"Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are."

"A great human revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and, further, can even enable a change in the destiny of all humankind."