Life in essence is a book of truth. It tells of many truths through the events happening around us - the varying tastes of life associated with cyclic existence, the illusive and dream-like nature of all nature phenomena. But we never pay much attention to the actual state of things, hence remain ignorant to this day.
~ Depicted from "The Four Seasonal Quotes from Khenpo"
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"
For most of us, our belief in science base on a few prominent scientist’s words, not our own experiments. Similarly, with his supreme wisdom, the Buddha realized the truth of causality and revealed to us. Why do we doubt him ? Shouldn’t we use the same reasoning for both ?
~ Depicted from "The Four Seasonal Quotes from Khenpo"
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"
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
