Tarthang Tulku Quotes

#1. As we respond with caring and vision to all work, we develop our capacity to respond fully to all of life. Every action generates positive energy which can be shared with others.

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#2. Although all of us desire happiness, few of us reach that goal because of the seemingly endless cycle of expectation and disappointment.

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#3. The balanced energy of patience radiates a friendly and productive attitude
from our hearts into every aspect of our existence.

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#4. The basis of the spiritual path is the development in ourselves of what is truly balanced, natural, and meaningful.

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#5. Energy is our most precious resource, for it is the means by which we transform our creative potential into meaningful action.

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#6. If you want to do your best for future generations of humanity, for your friends and family, you must begin by taking good care of yourself.

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#7. The world will be balanced when we are balanced.

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#8. Know that however difficult experiences may be,
they are part of the truth you seek.

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#9. Meanings generating meanings - the process has backed us into a particular corner, a kind of cave, where sunlight seldom enters.

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#10. Complete health and awakening are really the same.

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#11. Reality is all-encompassing: the absolute nature is one. Although we may feel separate from the original uncreated reality - whether we call it 'God,' 'peak experience,' or 'enlightened mind' - through awareness we can contact this essential part of ourselves.

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#12. Once we truly understand that our waking experience is dreamlike,
we no longer have to treat life as a serious problem.

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#13. Once our hearts are open, all existence appears naturally beautiful and harmonious.

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#14. Our perception of space alters the space. It is consciousness that finds meanings in all spaces

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#15. Our human awareness is so powerful that even if we tap only a small part of it we can accomplish more that we ever thought possible. Using our complete potential, we can soar to the height where our accomplishments have great and lasting value for both ourselves and for future generations.

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#16. When we learn to deal directly with our complaints and difficulties, romanticized ideas about the spiritual path are no longer meaningful. We see that what is important is to take responsibility for ourselves, and to always be aware of our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

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