More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all. From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the treasures of the heart! ~The Writings of Nichiren Daishoni
RFA photo
When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak. Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path. ~The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess. – Dalai Lama
Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well. – Dalai Lama
With mindfulness you can see the real owner of things. Do you think this is your world, your body? It is the world’s world, the body’s body. If you tell it, Don’t get old, does the body listen? Does your stomach ask permission to get sick? We only rent this house; why not find out who really owns it? ― Ajahn Chah
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. ~Aristotle
To be able to put oneself in another’s position, to be able to see and to feel as another person does, this is the rare gift of an earnest spiritual seeker. ~ Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
RFA/Hang Savyouth
Compassion does not see the faults of others. It does not see the weaknesses of people. It makes no distinction between good and bad people. Compassion cannot draw a line between two countries, two faiths or two religions. Compassion has no ego; thus there is no fear, lust or passion. Compassion simply forgives and forgets. Compassion is like a passage. Everything passes through it. Nothing can stay there. Compassion is love expressed in all its fullness. ~ Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
RFA/Men Sothyr
Meditation Center – the place I love most in this entire world… I’m doing really well. Sorry for sneaking out without any footprint. I was extremely busy practicing meditation and helping my masters there. Very long class with strict rules, just the way I love it. Students had to get up around 3:30 am. Class hours: 4 am – 9:30 pm. Each student practiced very hard, most of us didn’t even eat after noon time. ~Jendhamuni
There are two kinds of suffering. There is the suffering you run away from, which follows you everywhere. And there is the suffering you face directly, and so become free. ~Ajahn Chah
