Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices For Enlightened Living Quotes

Accepting the reality of change gives rise to equanimity.

Patience is the direct antithesis of anger.

Don't believe everything you think. Thoughts are just that - thoughts.

Support the type of thinking that leads you to feeling good, peaceful & happy.

We need never be bound by the limitations of our previous or current thinking, nor are we ever locked into being the person we used to be, or think we are.

The practice of lovingkindness can uplift us & relieve sorrow & unhappiness.

Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different from the way they are.

To advance spiritually requires a method of practice & determination to carry it out.

The more we genuinely care about others the greater our own happiness & inner peace.

Thoughts, words, emotions & deeds not coming from love are likely coming from fear.

We yearn for there to be meaning to our lives, balanced with a sense of inner peace & joy.

Being a senior doesn't automatically make one wise but the wise & foolish alike have things to teach us.

Do not speak about anyone who is not physically present.

We train the mind so that we can enjoy greater peace, happiness, wisdom & equanimity.

When we are aware of our weaknesses or negative tendencies, we open the opportunity to work on them.

One doesn't have to be religious to lead a moral life or attain wisdom.

A modern definition of equanimity: cool. This refers to one whose mind remains stable & calm in all situations.

The venerable teachers, philosophers & spiritual practitioners throughout history have concluded that the greatest happiness we can experience comes from the development of an open, loving heart.

Loving others is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Altruism that rewards one's self.

The essence of the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) is about identifying the cause of our suffering & alleviating it.

Our greatest happiness comes from the experience of love & compassion.