‘Performing good actions merely to attain fame and praise is like exchanging the mystic wish-granting gem for pellet of goat’s dung.’
Tibetan Saying
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — Whenever the desire to move.
‘Followers of the way. Whenever the desire to move or say something occurs, first examine the mind.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — Whether directly or indirectly.
‘Whether directly or indirectly avoid doing anything which does not contribute to the welfare of others.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — One develops compassion for the beings in Samsara.
‘One develops compassion for the beings in Samsara, avoids defilement and rejoices in virtue.’
Acharya Shantideva
Afternoon Meditaton — If life were based upon what we liked.
‘If life were based upon what we liked, then not a single one of us would suffer, because nobody wants to be in pain.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — Those wishing to overcome sorrow in their lives.
‘Those wishing to overcome sorrow in their lives and the suffering of others, should never turn their back on bodhicitta.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — Limitless are the practices of the bodhisattva.
‘Limitless are the practices of the bodhisattva; but first of all you should engage in the practice of purifying the mind.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — For just as Someone.
‘For just as someone whose body is engulfed by fire finds no pleasure in desirable objects, it is impossible for the compassionate ones to be joyous when a sentient being is in pain…’
Acharya Shantideva
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