Being human is a precious situation, and we shouldn't waste time in useless activities.

- Sakyong Mipham
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- Shambhala vision is universal. It has no bias towards one type of culture or group. It is not...
- We suffer because we want life to be different from what it is. We suffer because we try...
- Our power comes not from suppressing others but from uplifting them.
- This is bravery: using the challenge of daily life to sharpen our mind and open our heart.
- Whatever we do lays a seed in our deepest consciousness, and one day that seed will grow.
- Movement is good for the body. Stillness is good for the mind.
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- Sometimes people feel disappointed when they hear about practicing compassion: “You mean I have to be nice?” It’s...
- Like gravity, karma is so basic we often don’t even notice it.
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