Enlightenment is the inner light of wisdom that is permanently free from all mistaken appearance, and whose function is to bestow mental peace upon each and every living being every day.
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoOne of the most common ways of not acknowledging our faults is to blame others.
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoWhen the turbulence of distracting thoughts subside and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoWe underestimate the value of patience. It is possible that people might sometimes interrupt our meditation sessions or Dharma study, but they can never take away our opportunity to train in inner virtues such as patience. It is this mental training, rather than outer virtuous activities, that is the essence of Dharma practice.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso