To really be of benefit to others as the Buddha always taught, we ourselves must first get out of the swamp. One of the quickest and most effective ways to do this is in isolation, with very few distractions, working very hard at it and spending all your time and efforts at changing your mind.
Tenzin PalmoTo want not to want, you'll tie yourself in knots. So this is why the Tibetans always say, just relax the mind and open.
Tenzin PalmoOn a relative level where we live, we need to have a sense of identity, otherwise we'd fall apart, wouldn't we?
Tenzin PalmoUltimately there is light and love and intelligence in this universe. And we are it, we carry that within us, itโs not just something out there, it is within us and this is what we are trying to re-connect with, our original light and love and intelligence, which is who we are, so do not get so distracted by all this other stuff, you know, really remember what we are here on this planet for.
Tenzin PalmoThe real spiritual power is enabling beings to realize the nature of the mind. That's the power of Buddha activity.
Tenzin Palmo