A Sacred Compass Quotes

“Recognize that what wastes this lifetime is being lost in frivolous states of mind. Make a personal vow and hold an intention not to get distracted in these mental states. Vow to be fully present, loving what is unfolding.”
― Anam Thubten, A Sacred Compass: Navigating Life Through the Bardo Teachings

“Shantideva, the eighth-century author of The Way of the Bodhisattva, wrote that we should even be grateful for enemies: Since my adversary assists me in my bodhisattva way of life, I should long for him like a treasure discovered in the house and acquired without effort.”
― Anam Thubten, A Sacred Compass: Navigating Life Through the Bardo Teachings

“Life on earth is short, and all the time that is gone cannot be recaptured. People might sometimes wish they could relive their life, that they could lead life as a wiser and even more enlightened being. But not even a single moment can be brought back once it has passed. Therefore, each moment should be treated as precious, and the state of mind we have at every moment matters. It is possible to lead life now and in the future more consciously, finding meaning in everything we go through and finding the highest freedom. Such a choice is ours. It is never too late to wake up and make that choice.”
― Anam Thubten, A Sacred Compass: Navigating Life Through the Bardo Teachings