Prior of attaining any realization, we are like walking with the eyes closed. For us, the learning process during this period is just like the blind asking for direction on the road. Attaining realization is as if we open our eyes and see the way, but it is still the long way to go.
~ Depicted from "The Four Seasonal Quotes from Khenpo"
Living in a complicated social environment and hurried pace of life, one will still be able to relax and savor the joy that comes with piece of mind if one can meditate one to two hours in the morning and evening every day. One may even discover what life needs the most along the way.
~ Depicted from "The Four Seasonal Quotes from Khenpo"
Suffering comes from defilement, defilement from grasping and clinging to the self-existence of phenomena, grasping and clinging from ignorance. Ignorance, being the source of all suffering, can only be eradicated by wisdom and hence the necessity of gaining the wisdom of the Buddha.
~ Daily Inspiration
My Guru, H.H. Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, once told me, before gaining realization, your understanding of the Dharma is like looking at the roads on a map. So strive off with diligence.
~ Depicted from "The Four Seasonal Quotes from Khenpo"
Buddhism holds that samsara is suffering nature. Our customary view refute this idea. However worldly happiness, as it is, has been found transient and insignificant after we carefully examine the human history and our own lives. Thus, we must admit that our views are obscured and arbitrary.
~ Depicted from "The Four Seasonal Quotes from Khenpo"
The future is an unknown territory where anything can happen. All phenomena will change with the causes and conditions. As the causes and conditions are unpredictable and constantly changing, no one knows what courses they will take. However, if one can keep the moment of now in hand, one has the future in control as well.
In the midst of nightmare, if one were to know that it is just a dream, then whatever fear or sadness felt then would vanish in an instant. If one can attain realization of emptiness, all suffering in life will also gradually disappear.
The Buddha said,”Impermanence is suffering.” Everything around us is constantly changing; Nothing stays reliable for long. The most favorite may leave us forever at any time. The most detested may suddenly come upon us. No one knows what the future has in store for each one of us, hence feeling anxious and distressed without end.
~ Depicted from "The Four Seasonal Quotes from Khenpo"
The greatest discovery and achievement in the human history is not arts or science but to properly recognise our own ignorance and irrationality as well as the basic and the methods for solving these problems. Because only through such knowledge can we attain the ultimate freedom and happiness.
~ Inspirational Quote from Khenpo's blog
