One of the characteristics of every great teacher I've known is tremendous exertion. It's interesting: You may see them as spiritual people or compassionate people, but the driving force is that incredible exertion - and their ability to sustain it.
Sakyong MiphamUltimately, as individuals we each have to ask ourselves to be courageous and apply certain principles.
Sakyong MiphamIf ruling our world stems from developing certainty in our sanity, how do we discover it? The Shambhala teachings instruct us to "put our mind of fearfulness in the cradle of loving-kindnes."
Sakyong Mipham