I remember asking my mother if she believed in reincarnation and she said that that sounded very sensible, and I thought, yes, it does to me too. So I always believed in it. I can't remember when I didn't.
Tenzin PalmoSometimes people come and they have so much pain and confusion in their eyes... what to do? A few words is a little bit of balm but doesn't really solve the deep disease within.
Tenzin PalmoWe have to transform those ordinary actions of our day into dharma practice because otherwise nothing is going to move.
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 PalmoThe dharma is the most precious thing in the world and we should put it at the center of our hearts and transform our whole lives into dharma practice. Otherwise, at the time of death, we will look back and say, now what was all that about? If we truly want to benefit others and ourselves, we have to do it. No excuses.
Tenzin Palmo