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Sakyong Mipham Quotes

Shambhala can be relevant in terms of what is going on in the world Picture Quote #1

There are no boundaries-only possibilities Picture Quote #1

One of the characteristics of every great teacher I’ve known is tremendous exertion. It’s interesting: You may see them as spiritual people or compassionate people, but the driving force is that incredible exertion - and their ability to sustain it Picture Quote #1

A lot of people dabbling means Buddhism has come into the mainstream, where people begin to use these terms and ideas, and they become less foreign Picture Quote #1

The principles of Buddhism have become more commonplace, which is a good thing Picture Quote #1

Shambhala is a Buddhist tradition with its own unique view and approach Picture Quote #1

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Shambhala existed in Tibet and has been continued over the years, and now it is in the West. At its core, it is very much dedicated to the basic theme of benefiting others Picture Quote #1

The first thing you have to do is acknowledge the basic and fundamental goodness of all beings. If you don’t, then you are going to have conflict. That’s at the core of Shambhala Picture Quote #1

I think Shambhala can be a very strong force as a social example of how you can try to live a life balanced in terms of both the spiritual and the secular Picture Quote #1

What is my great wish and intention, is to make a base of compassion and to encourage people to work to shift the energy Picture Quote #1

Karma moves in two directions. If we act virtuously, the seed we plant will result in happiness. If we act non-virtuously, suffering results Picture Quote #1

Changing our decision sets up a bad habit. It reinforces decision-making as an expression of bewilderment and ignorance, instead of wisdom and freedom Picture Quote #1

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In a speedy and aggressive culture, we need different principles to live by-bravery and insight. The first moment of bravery is building trust in the mind, which we do in meditation. When we know how to create peace in our own mind, we can transform the world Picture Quote #1

As the conceptual, material world increases its hold on us, and inanimate objects become more lifelike, we humans must become more human. Open hearts, kindness and care-these are our most precious gifts Picture Quote #1

Many of us are slaves to our minds. Our own mind is our worst enemy. We try to focus, and our mind wanders off. We try to keep stress at bay, but anxiety keeps us awake at night. We try to be good to the people we love, but then we forget them and put ourselves first Picture Quote #1

I think there is a tendency for people to become more isolated as they move along a spiritual path. With more development, people get more isolated. Also, as they have more wealth, they get more isolated Picture Quote #1

If you see life as an opportunity, or if you see helping others as an opportunity, then all of a sudden you become joyous. You want to go forward Picture Quote #1

If we are going to live in a society, there has to be an attitude where people really do care for others Picture Quote #1

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Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness Picture Quote #1

Sometimes it seems like most people are being pulled into a negative energy, but then you meet strong individuals or strong leaders and they are free from it Picture Quote #1

The notion of auspiciousness is something positive, something with forward momentum, coming out of our actions Picture Quote #1

What is my great wish and intention, is to make a base of compassion and to encourage people to work to shift the energy Picture Quote #1

Enlightened Society is all about nurturing the human spirit - waking up to the goodness, kindness and strength that we already have Picture Quote #1

Fundamentally, Buddhism is for the awakenment and benefit of beings. So, you can’t say, Oh, you can’t have it because you’re not ready for it. That goes against the fundamental principle Picture Quote #1

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To protect this earth is to protect the very spirit of life Picture Quote #1

If we can feel confident in our goodness, it will illuminate our life and society Picture Quote #1

Like gravity, karma is so basic we often don’t even notice it Picture Quote #1

Our power comes not from suppressing others but from uplifting them Picture Quote #1

If the mind is flexible, the world is flexible Picture Quote #1

In meditation we are continuously discovering who and what we are Picture Quote #1

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Shambhala can be relevant in terms of what is going on in the world (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) There are no boundaries-only possibilities (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) One of the characteristics of every great teacher I’ve known is tremendous exertion. It’s interesting: You may see them as spiritual people or compassionate people, but the driving force is that incredible exertion - and their ability to sustain it. (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) A lot of people dabbling means Buddhism has come into the mainstream, where people begin to use these terms and ideas, and they become less foreign (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) The principles of Buddhism have become more commonplace, which is a good thing (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Shambhala is a Buddhist tradition with its own unique view and approach (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Shambhala existed in Tibet and has been continued over the years, and now it is in the West. At its core, it is very much dedicated to the basic theme of benefiting others (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) The first thing you have to do is acknowledge the basic and fundamental goodness of all beings. If you don’t, then you are going to have conflict. That’s at the core of Shambhala (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) I think Shambhala can be a very strong force as a social example of how you can try to live a life balanced in terms of both the spiritual and the secular (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) What is my great wish and intention, is to make a base of compassion and to encourage people to work to shift the energy (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Karma moves in two directions. If we act virtuously, the seed we plant will result in happiness. If we act non-virtuously, suffering results (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Changing our decision sets up a bad habit. It reinforces decision-making as an expression of bewilderment and ignorance, instead of wisdom and freedom (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) In a speedy and aggressive culture, we need different principles to live by-bravery and insight. The first moment of bravery is building trust in the mind, which we do in meditation. When we know how to create peace in our own mind, we can transform the world (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) As the conceptual, material world increases its hold on us, and inanimate objects become more lifelike, we humans must become more human. Open hearts, kindness and care-these are our most precious gifts (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Many of us are slaves to our minds. Our own mind is our worst enemy. We try to focus, and our mind wanders off. We try to keep stress at bay, but anxiety keeps us awake at night. We try to be good to the people we love, but then we forget them and put ourselves first (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) I think there is a tendency for people to become more isolated as they move along a spiritual path. With more development, people get more isolated. Also, as they have more wealth, they get more isolated (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) If you see life as an opportunity, or if you see helping others as an opportunity, then all of a sudden you become joyous. You want to go forward. (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) If we are going to live in a society, there has to be an attitude where people really do care for others. (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness. (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Sometimes it seems like most people are being pulled into a negative energy, but then you meet strong individuals or strong leaders and they are free from it. (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) The notion of auspiciousness is something positive, something with forward momentum, coming out of our actions. (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) What is my great wish and intention, is to make a base of compassion and to encourage people to work to shift the energy. (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Enlightened Society is all about nurturing the human spirit - waking up to the goodness, kindness and strength that we already have. (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Fundamentally, Buddhism is for the awakenment and benefit of beings. So, you can’t say, Oh, you can’t have it because you’re not ready for it. That goes against the fundamental principle. (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) To protect this earth is to protect the very spirit of life (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) If we can feel confident in our goodness, it will illuminate our life and society (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Like gravity, karma is so basic we often don’t even notice it (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) Our power comes not from suppressing others but from uplifting them (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) If the mind is flexible, the world is flexible (Sakyong Mipham Quotes) In meditation we are continuously discovering who and what we are (Sakyong Mipham Quotes)

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