where to?

Trains come and go...

- "Where do they lead?"

- "Only by getting into one, will you find the answer."

Glorious Lama

...Those with faith have a refuge.
Those with compassion have an altruistic attitude.
Those with incisive knowledge have realization.
Those with respect and devotion have blessings.

Those with shame avoid carelessness.
Those who avoid carelessness have a guarded mind.
Those who have a guarded mind have vows and samaya.
Those who have vows and samaya have spiritual attainments.

Calm and self-control are signs of listening to the Dharma;
Few passions, signs of meditation;
Harmony with everyone is the sign of a practitioner;
Your mind at ease, the sign of accomplishment.

The root of phenomena is your own mind.
If you tame your mind, you are a practitioner.
If you are a practitioner, your mind is tamed.
When your mind is tamed, that is liberation.

-- from Wisdom Nectar: Dudjom Rinpoche's Heart Advice by His HolinessDudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje, translated by Ron Garry, published by SnowLion Publications"

I was just thinking...

Always look for the bright side of things.

You can't see the sun if your eyes are shut.

To the space beyond, your existence may surpass, but to a close friend, your absence would be greater than the sky falling to pieces.

Don't judge thy fellow for his misleads, but be grateful for his power to love.

A soul without love is like a bird without wings

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