#buddhism

Pain is not wrong. Reacting to pain as wrong initiates the trance of unworthiness. The moment we believe something is wrong, our world shrinks and we lose ourselves in the effort to combat the pain. ↗

— Tara Brach

#buddhist #inspirational #radical-acceptance #inspirational

When you catch yourself slipping into a pool of negativity, notice how it derives from nothing other than resistance to the current situation. ↗

— Donna Quesada

#consciousness-raising #spirituality #yoga #zen #inspirational

How aware are we of our own inner life, our spirituality-something so intangible yet so priceless? How much effort do we make to perceive that which is not obvious, which can neither be seen nor heard? I believe the exploration and enrichment of the human spirit is what determines our very humanity. Such enrichment provides an inner compass that can lead civilizations to greatness. ↗

— Daisaku Ikeda

#destiny #happiness #humanism #inspirational #karma

While happiness is an end in itself, it is also the state of mind we can have right now. ↗

— Sharon Salzberg

#compassion #dharma #inspirational #wisdom #inspirational

Buddhism notes that it is always a mistake to think your soul can go it alone. ↗

— Annie Dillard

#always #buddhism #go #mistake #notes

Our work is not to become a better person, but to become present to the perfection we already are. ↗

— Allan Lokos

#compassion #love #psychology #art

Everyone makes mistakes. Whether we put our mistakes to use depends on how deeply we reflect on our actions. It is desirable to reflect until the tears come. - On Self-Reflection - ↗

— Kentetsu Takamori

#inspirational #religious #self-help #inspirational

Searching outside of you is Samsara (the world). Searching within you leads to Nirvana. ↗

— Amit Ray

#inspirational #spirituality #inspirational

Being a senior doesn't automatically make one wise but the wise & foolish alike have things to teach us. ↗

— Allan Lokos

#inspiration #peace #inspirational

Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life, why respect the life of anyone else? ↗

— Kentetsu Takamori

#inspirational #life-lessons #religious #inspirational