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One of the beauties of the Buddhadharma is there are so many approaches, and not everything is right for everybody.

Tenzin Palmo

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Tenzin Palmo
Age: 82
Born: 1943
Born: January 1
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I'd say look at the teacher's students. Do you want to be like them? If you see a good and harmonious sangha, and if they're practicing well and are good people with good hearts, then you have a cause for trust.
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The dharma is the most precious thing in the world and we should put it at the center of our hearts and transform our whole lives into dharma practice. Otherwise, at the time of death, we will look back and say, now what was all that about? If we truly want to benefit others and ourselves, we have to do it. No excuses.
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If you lose interest in the dharma, then you might be reborn in a place where you are unlikely to meet with the dharma. And then you're completely off the path.
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Distraction is the main problem for us all - what the Buddha called the monkey mind. We need to tame this monkey mind.
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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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Because we're trying, because we want, it's very hard to get.
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If nuns begin getting more empowered, where does that leave us?
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Develop confidence in your innate qualities and believe that these qualities will be brought to fruition.
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As women become more educated and confident, they can start adding their voice.
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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.
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Most religions have always appreciated the extreme power of concentrated thought directed toward the benefit of others, especially when that person is practicing in solitude. That's why they have contemplative orders.
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I think, for East and West, the first thing we need is a good grounding in basic Buddhadharma.
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If you don't find that people find you're easier to live with than you were before, if you don't find that your heart is feeling warmer toward others and if your negative emotions are not getting any better, then there's something wrong. That is always the touchstone of the Dharma practice.
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When Tibetan lamas die they stay in a realization of clear light nature of the mind for several days or weeks.
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To become effortless takes a lot of effort. It's good to compare it to learning an instrument or learning a sport.
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You can certainly learn how to rest in the nature of the mind.
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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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We only think about the difficult people and the horrible things that happen. That's what gets all the media attention.
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We're reborn every second, every moment.
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Still all the tulkus being born are men.
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