Self-Cherishing

"The cause of happiness is love. The cause of suffering is self-cherishing."

Garchen Rinpoche

Open Up

A closed fist holds nothing. An opened hand holds the Universe.

Where?

A student once asked his teacher, "Is it better to meditate in the country or in the city?" The teacher replied simply, "Yes!"

“Do not sit at home, do not go to the forest, but recognize mind wherever you are.”

Saraha
Indian Tantric Yogi 8th Century

Loving Kindness

"Therefore, establish the true meaning
of this and future lives
by having noble thoughts
and by generating loving kindness."

from 'The Jewel Treasury of Advice' by Drikung Bhande Dharmaradza (1704-1754)

Gratitude

Every day all of us face challenges. Every day we can express gratitude for them. Every day we can see that most have it much worse than we do. It is important to take time every day to give thanks for this. There are many ways we can give thanks. The most valuable way is to give of yourself in some way. Breathe into this and meditate.

Breathe in and Breathe out

Breathing in and breathing out. Mindful of this moment of being. It is the only moment. Breathing in and breathing out.