This is bravery: using the challenge of daily life to sharpen our mind and open our heart.
Sakyong MiphamShambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness.
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 Mipham