127 Quotes by Sogyal Rinpoche

Meditation is bringing the mind home.

The spiritual journey is one of continuous learning and purification. When you know this, you become humble.

The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime.

As long as you cultivate stillness, you may enjoy peace, but whenever your mind is a little bit disturbed, deluded thoughts will set in again.

Death is like a mirror in which the true meaning of life is reflected.

What the world needs more than anything are Bodhisattvas of peace, lawyers, politicians, teachers working tirelessly for the enlightenment of themselves and others.

Anyone looking honestly at life will see that we live in a constant state of suspense and ambiguity.

Our problems, all come from nothing; they are all based on a misunderstanding that does not even exist.

Don’t you notice that there are particular moments when you are naturally inspired to introspection? Work with them gently, for these are the moments when you can go through a powerful experience, and your whole worldview can change quickly.