There is no such thing as good and bad in an absolute sense. There is only the good and bad- the harm in terms of happiness and suffering- that our thoughts and our actions do to ourselves and others.
Matthieu RicardIn the freshness of the present moment, past is gone, future is not yet born, andโif one remains in pure mindfulness and freedomโdisturbing thoughts arise and go without leaving a trace. That is basic meditation.
Matthieu RicardEnlightenment is eliminating mental confusion, eliminating hatred, jealousy, mental toxins, cravings. That's very simple and straightforward. Whether you can do it or not is another matter.
Matthieu Ricard