We long for permanence but everything in the known universe is transient. That's a fact but one we fight.
Sharon SalzbergThere's a famous quotation from the time the Buddha learned of the deaths of two of his greatest disciples: "It's as if the sun and the moon have left the sky." From that quotation, I would guess that while the Buddha loved all beings everywhere, with no exclusion, he also had relationships that were special to him, and he felt their loss.
Sharon SalzbergWe can learn the art of fierce compassion - redefining strength, deconstructing isolation and renewing a sense of community, practicing letting go of rigid us-vs.-them thinking - while cultivating power and clarity in response to difficult situations.
Sharon SalzbergMeditation is essentially training our attention so that we can be more awareโ not only of our own inner workings but also of whatโs happening around us in the here & now.
Sharon Salzberg