Turning the Mind Into an Ally Quotes

“True happiness is always available to us, but first we have to create the environment for it to flourish.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“One of my favorite Tibetan sayings is “Even if you’re going to die tomorrow, you can learn something tonight.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“We can say “blue,” but until we see the color blue, we don’t really know what the meaning is. We can say that something is hot, but until we touch it, we don’t know what “hot” means. We can talk about bringing our mind to compassion by saying “May all sentient beings be free from suffering and the root of suffering,” but until we feel the pain of others, “pain” is only a word. We have to crack its shell to let its meaning infuse us, seep into our lives.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“Meditation stabilizes us in our inherent power as humans. It introduces the possibility of living our lives in a continually conscious, confident, and balanced state of mind.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“Our minds become more supple as we develop ourselves on the meditation seat. Each time we acknowledge a fantasy or thought, we’re softening up our mind by becoming less bound to concepts and emotions. Following the technique fosters curiosity instead of dullness, appreciation instead of disheartenment, and imagination instead of limitation.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“Enlightened society is where the flower and the rock will meet.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“Tilling the ground of our own minds through meditation is how we begin to create a community garden. In doing so we are helping to create a new culture, a culture that can thrive in the modern world and can at the same time support our human journey in an uplifted and joyous way. Such a culture is called enlightened society. Enlightened society is where the flower and the rock will meet.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“This is what we’re doing by learning to peacefully abide in sitting meditation: creating the space for our garden to grow. Then we can cultivate qualities that will allow us to live our lives in full bloom.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“Love is the saving grace. It’s the buddha in you standing up and saying, “Even though it’s dark, I have this jewel.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“The journey of the bodhisattva warrior starts with the basic attitude of enlarging our motivation to include the welfare of others. This is a simple response to this dark age. Let’s begin right now by engaging love and compassion however we can—not tomorrow, but today.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally

“Our intention is that of a shepherd, but our actions are those of a loving, wise, compassionate leader. If we all act according to this code, we will create an enlightened society.”
― Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into an Ally