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A dog, however nice he is, and sweet-tempered, doesn't have much of a range of options. A human being does.
Tenzin Palmo
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Tenzin Palmo
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: January 1
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The world is full of incredible people who are embodiments of compassion. Some of them have a spiritual path some of them don't.
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In fact there are beautiful people in this world doing incredibly selfless acts over and over and over. Dedicating their lives completely for the welfare and happiness of others.
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There are certain people who people think are enlightened. The problem with the word enlightenment is what you mean by it.
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I don't think I've changed anything, but I hope that by my talks I have encouraged people in their practice. That's as much as any of us can do.
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Actually we've got countless lifetimes, so relax.
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To be completely enlightened means that you're a Buddha.I don't speak of enlightenment.
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Sometimes people come and they have so much pain and confusion in their eyes... what to do? A few words is a little bit of balm but doesn't really solve the deep disease within.
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If you become a monk because it's an easy life, because you're going to be fed, and sheltered and people will respect you, then that is not a very meritorious motivation.
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We have to cultivate contentment with what we have. We really don't need much. When you know this, the mind settles down. Cultivate generosity. Delight in giving. Learn to live lightly. In this way, we can begin to transform what is negative into what is positive. This is how we start to grow up.
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I do think that someone who decides to devote themselves entirely to the spiritual life, that that is more meritorious.
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I'm glad that I'm female.
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It's interesting that in those countries like Taiwan or Korea, where nuns are given equal opportunities for study and practice, they also develop great social awareness.
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Different people are different.
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In the beginning especially, we won't realize we're changing.
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We don't want to go to heaven. We want to be reborn so that we can keep going and realize the dharma so we can benefit other beings, endlessly. It's a very different thing.
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Monastic life cuts off the distractions and emotional entanglements one becomes involved in, in the lay life.
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If you just follow your inner calling, then you just go ahead.
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We should develop a deep appreciation for all the we have, and not waste it, otherwise we'll die with deep regrets.
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The real spiritual power is enabling beings to realize the nature of the mind. That's the power of Buddha activity.
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