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“Breath by breath, let go of fear, expectation, anger, regret, cravings, frustration, fatigue. Let go of the need for approval. Let go of old judgments and opinions. Die to all that, and fly free. Soar in the freedom of desirelessness.
Let go. Let Be. See through everything and be free, complete, luminous, at home -- at ease.”
― Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World
Let go. Let Be. See through everything and be free, complete, luminous, at home -- at ease.”
― Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World
“Is constructive criticism really constructive? Not really. You can't make a child better by pointing out what you think is wrong with him or her. Criticism either crushes spirit or elicits defensiveness. Constructive criticism is an interesting combination of words. "Construct" means "to build." "Criticism" means "to tear down" It creates defiance and anger as well.”
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“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.”
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“There are things about organized religion which I resent. Christ is revered as the Prince of Peace, but more blood has been shed in his name than any other figure in history. You show me one step forward in the name of religion, and I'll show you a hundred retrogressions…I'm for decency—period. I'm for anything and everything that bodes love and consideration for my fellow man. But when lip service to some mysterious deity permits bestiality on Wednesday and absolution on Sunday—count me out.”
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“It is not the outer objects that entangle us. It is the inner clinging that entangles us." - Tilopa”
― Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World
― Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World
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