Friday, November 7, 2008

Diamond Sutra Passage

There are some who wish to perfect themselves
And who train themselves in this way:
"One single self we shall tame,
One single self we shall pacify,
One single self we shall lead
To final nirvana."

But those with compassion
Should not train themselves in such a way.
On the contrary, they should say this:
"My own self I will place into Suchness,
And so that all the world may be helped,
I will place all beings into Suchness,
And I will lead to nirvana
The whole immeasurable world of beings."

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Whenever you hear that someone else
Has been successful, rejoice.
Always practice rejoicing for others,
Whether your friend or your enemy.
If you cannot practice rejoicing,
No matter how long you live,
You will not be happy.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Ashtavakra Gita 18:41

The fool tries to control his mind.
How can he ever succeed?
Mastery always comes naturally
To the man who is wise
And who loves himself.

Ashtavakra Gita 18:41