In parting, I would like to give you one small piece of advice to keep in your heart. You may have heard me say this before, but it is the key point of the entire path, so it bears repeating: All that we are looking for in life โ all the happiness, contentment, and peace of mind โ is right here in the present moment. Our very own awareness is itself fundamentally pure and good. The only problem is that we get so caught up in the ups and downs of life that we donโt take the time to pause and notice what we already have.
Yongey Mingyur RinpocheThe mind is the source of all experience, and by changing the direction of the mind, we can change the quality of everything we experience.
Yongey Mingyur RinpocheSo overall, though my life is far from perfect, I'm contented with it. And in a peculiar way, I'm grateful for the troubling emotions I experienced. The obstacles we face in life can provide powerful incentives for change.
Yongey Mingyur RinpocheWithin our perceived weaknesses and imperfections lies the key to realizing our true strength.
Yongey Mingyur RinpocheIgnorance, vulnerability, fear, anger, and desire are expressions of the infinite potential of your buddha nature. There's nothing inherently wrong or right with making such choices. The fruit of Buddhist practice is simply the recognition that these and other mental afflictions are nothing more or less than choices available to us because our real nature is infinite in scope.
Yongey Mingyur RinpocheIn parting, I would like to give you one small piece of advice to keep in your heart. You may have heard me say this before, but it is the key point of the entire path, so it bears repeating: All that we are looking for in life โ all the happiness, contentment, and peace of mind โ is right here in the present moment. Our very own awareness is itself fundamentally pure and good. The only problem is that we get so caught up in the ups and downs of life that we donโt take the time to pause and notice what we already have.
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche