When I ask people to contemplate selflessness, the sometimes react as if I've asked them to put their house on the market or give away all their money. If there was a self that existed in the way we think, discovering selflessness would be like putting our house on the market. But in the Buddhist tradition, the discovery of selflessness is called "completely joyful." It's not called "the raw end of the deal," or "I'd rather go back to bed," or "This is scary and depressing."
Sakyong MiphamWhen the mind is totally present, it is relaxed, nimble, and sensitive. It feels lighter and clearer. It notices everything, but it is not distracted by anything. It is the feeling of knowing exactly where you are and what you are doing.
Sakyong MiphamWe humans have come to a crossroads in our history: we can either destroy the world or create a good future.
Sakyong MiphamWhen we are certain that the way to accomplish our own wishes is to help others, we have no regrets.
Sakyong MiphamTrue happiness is always available to us, but first we have to create the environment for it to flourish.
Sakyong Mipham