“True compassion is undirected & holds no conceptual focus. That kind of genuine, true compassion is only possible after realizing emptiness.”
Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Carefree Dignity: Discourses on Training in the Nature of Mind“Through recognizing and realizing the empty essence, instead of being selfish and self-centered, one feels very open and free”
Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Carefree Dignity: Discourses on Training in the Nature of Mind“Your emotional understanding about the preciousness of your human birth comes through conscious, repetitive mind training.”
Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Solid Ground: Buddhist Wisdom for Difficult Times“Whenever ego suffers from fear of death & your practice turns to seeing impermanence, ego settles down.”
Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Carefree Dignity: Discourses on Training in the Nature of Mind