People can be trained in certain principles, but then they actually have to apply them and try them out.
Sakyong MiphamMany of us are slaves to our minds. Our own mind is our worst enemy. We try to focus, and our mind wanders off. We try to keep stress at bay, but anxiety keeps us awake at night. We try to be good to the people we love, but then we forget them and put ourselves first.
Sakyong MiphamIt's one thing to have the attitude of enlightenment and another thing to act in an enlightened way, which is conduct or activity.
Sakyong MiphamThe principles of Buddhism and Shambhala can be effective in helping the course of what is happening in the world.
Sakyong Mipham