“Even though peak experiences might show us the truth and inform us about why we are training, they are essentially no big deal. If we can't integrate them into the ups and downs of our lives, if we cling to them, they will hinder us. We can trust our experiences as valid, but then we have to move on and learn how to get along with our neighbors. Then even the most remarkable insights can begin to permeate our lives. As the twelfth-century Tibetian yogi Milarepa said when he heard of his student Gampopa's peak experiences, 'They are neither good not bad. Keep meditation.' ”
“Even though peak experiences might show us the truth and inform us about why we are training, they are essentially no big deal. If we can't integrate them into the ups and downs of our lives, if we cling to them, they will hinder us. We can trust our experiences as valid, but then we have to move on and learn how to get along with our neighbors. Then even the most remarkable insights can begin to permeate our lives. As the twelfth-century Tibetian yogi Milarepa said when he heard of his student Gampopa's peak experiences, 'They are neither good not bad. Keep meditation.' ”
Pema Chödrön
“In Buddha’s opinion, to train in staying open and curious—to train in dissolving our assumptions and beliefs—is the best use of our human lives.”
Pema Chödrön, The Pocket Pema Chodron“PATIENCE is the antidote to anger, a way to learn to love and care for whatever we meet on the path.”
Pema Chödrön, The Pocket Pema Chodron“We have two alternatives: either we question our beliefs - or we don't. Either we accept our fixed versions of reality- or we begin to challenge them. In Buddha's opinion, to train in staying open and curious - to train in dissolving our assumptions and beliefs - is the best use of our human lives.”
Pema Chödrön, The Pocket Pema Chodron“The calligraphy reads, “Pointing directly at your own heart, you find Buddha.” Listening to talks about the dharma, or the teachings of Buddha, or practicing meditation is nothing other than studying ourselves.”
Pema Chödrön, The Pocket Pema Chodron“In sitting meditation, we train in mindfulness and unconditional friendliness: in being steadfast with our bodies, our emotions, our thoughts.”
Pema Chödrön, The Pocket Pema Chodron“Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better.”
Pema Chödrön, The Pocket Pema Chodron“Meditation takes us just as we are, with our confusion and our sanity. This complete acceptance of ourselves as we are is called maitri, or unconditional friendliness, a simple, direct relationship with the way we are.”
Pema Chödrön, The Pocket Pema Chodron“Meditation is a totally nonviolent, nonaggressive occupation.”
Pema Chödrön, The Pocket Pema Chodron“Meditation practice is not about later, when you get it all together and you’re this person you really respect.”
Pema Chödrön, The Pocket Pema Chodron“IN practicing meditation, we’re not trying to live up to some kind of ideal—quite the opposite.”
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