Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo Quotes

#1. Your conduct matters a great deal. What's in your mind matters even more.

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#2. No true Dharma Master behaves with rage, hate, ranting, self- importance. These are signs of mental instability, a character flaw. Never follow such a one as that.

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#3. In short: if one has nothing of value to say, only that which is impure defilement, avoid them. They are masters of the dark. Of no use.

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#4. If one is experiencing poverty, practice ordinary and extreme generosity - this is the antidote.

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#5. There is no way to be in cyclic existence without creating the causes of suffering.

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#6. No being incapable of controlling their own mind or developing ethics and a loving character can ever be a Master. First we must have accomplishment.

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#7. If we develop a good heart we will progress to true compassion, and awaken Bodhicitta. This is the way of the Buddha's method.

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#8. The way of loving kindness is what is to be accepted. Love! The benefit is clear. Rage, hate are the way of chaos and darkness - to be rejected.

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#9. Respect kindly all religions that teach loving kindness, and have no respect for envy and jealousy. Never follow hate.

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#10. One should rest with a peaceful and loving mind. Even wrathful emanating Buddhas manifest solely out of the wish to liberate beings.

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#11. Always walk in peace and beauty; in grace and love, speak only truth and you will be blessed. Where we are, let there be light.

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#12. Hate is the last refuge of the ignorant. Love is the medicine. Compassion is the gift of the awakened ones.

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#13. Non virtuous behavior brings about unhappiness. Every time.

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