Happiness is the main object of our aspirations, whatever name we give to it: fulfilment, deep satisfaction, serenity, accomplishment, wisdom, fortune, joy or inner peace, and however we try to seek it: creativity, justice, altruism, striving, completion of a plan or a piece of work.
Matthieu RicardWe do all kinds of things to remain beautiful. Yet, we spend surprisingly little time taking care of what matters most - the way our mind functions.
Matthieu RicardWe deal with our mind from morning till evening, and it can be our best friend or our worst enemy.
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 Ricard