Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Quotes

If we could see the whole truth of any situation, our only response would be one of compassion.

All that we are looking for in life - all the happiness, contentment, and peace of mind - is right here in the present moment.

Compassion is the spontaneous wisdom of the heart. It's always with us. It always has been, and always will be. When it arises in us, we've simply learned to see how strong and safe we really are.

When you transform your mind, everything you experience is transformed.

The opportunity to experience yourself differently is always available.

Happiness and unhappiness are not primarily created by the material world or the physical body. First and foremost, they are decisions of the mind.

The mind is the source of all experience, and by changing the direction of the mind, we can change the quality of everything we experience.

When we become fixed in our perceptions we lose our ability to fly.

There's no difference between what is seen and the mind that sees it.

Within our perceived weaknesses and imperfections lies the key to realizing our true strength.

Being human means having power; specifically, the power to accomplish whatever we want.

Compassion is the spontaneous wisdom of the heart.

The expectations you bring to meditation practice are often the greatest obstacles you will encounter.

If everything were permanent, singular, or independent, nothing would change.

When you see your own desire to be happy, you can't avoid seeing the same desire in others.

The best part of all is that no matter how long you practice, or what method you use, every technique of Buddhist meditation ultimately generates compassion.

We're all buddhas. We just don't recognize it.

Practice is personal; no two people's experiences are alike.

Any daily activity can be used as an opportunity for meditation.

Not recognizing natural mind is simply an example of the mind's unlimited capacity to create whatever it wants.