It is a simple truth that if we identify ourselves as being fundamentally pure, strong, and capable we will actually develop these qualities, but if we continue to think of ourselves as dull and foolish, that is what we will become. Thubten Yeshe More Quotes by Thubten Yeshe More Quotes From Thubten Yeshe Learning to say prayers in a foreign language...is not in itself the way to fulfill our highest human potential; there is nothing of transcending value to be gained from substituting one set of cultural conventions for another. People whose practice remains on this superficial level end up with nothing but confusion, not knowing who they are or what they should do. Thubten Yeshe learning practice prayer As human beings we have the capacity to enjoy limitless, blissful happiness...there is nothing wrong with having pleasures and enjoyments. What is wrong is the confused way we grasp onto these pleasures, turning them from a source of happiness into a source of pain and dissatisfaction. It is grasping and attachment that is the problem, not the pleasure themselves. Thubten Yeshe confused pain attachment Meditation is the way we realize the nature of the mind. Thubten Yeshe nature meditation mind We completely deny the existence of a self-existent I, or a permanent, independent soul. Every aspect of your body and mind is impermanent: changing, changing, changing. Thubten Yeshe independent soul self Your mind is your religion. Thubten Yeshe mind The narrow mind rejects; wisdom accepts. Thubten Yeshe rejects accepting mind If you expect your life to be full of ups and downs, then your mind will be much more peaceful. Thubten Yeshe peaceful mind life One action produces a reaction; that is karma. Thubten Yeshe reactions karma action The fact is that when you are in a clean, clear state of mind you will be free to pay full attention to what you are doing and you will therefore naturally do it well. Problems come when you are not living in a natural state of mind. Then, no matter what you are doing your mind will be on something else. Thubten Yeshe mind pay attention Some children are wiser than adults. Thubten Yeshe wiser adults children
