Sarasvatī

Blue water in motion.

#video #nature #ocean #beach #landscape #blue #zen #meditation #sky #clouds #aruba

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”

— The Dalai Lama

YouTube video by Wisdom of Happiness Wisdom Of Happiness - A heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama

I watched it today — it’s deeply emotional and full of great advice. I feel very fortunate and blessed. Thank you for sharing!

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Tuesday quote to everyone - Thich Nhat Hanh

A reminder for all of us

#ThichNhatHanh #Zen #Buddhism

I see, thank you for sharing!

The past is only an unreliable memory held in the present.
The future is only a projection of our present conceptions.
The present itself vanishes as soon as we try to grasp it.
So why bother with attempting to establish an illusion of solid ground?

~Dilgo Khyentse
#mindfullness #buddhism

As we honor the birth, enlightenment, passing of the Buddha, may we walk Noble Path with mindfulness and compassion, and may merit of our prayers extend to all beings without exception. May the light of Buddha's enlightenment shine upon all corners of world, dispelling anger, hatred, ignorance.

Buddha Jayanti, also known as Vesak or Buddha Purnima, is a sacred day that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing (Mahaparinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. It is the most significant festival in the Buddhist calendar and is observed on the full moon day of the lunar month of Vaisakha (usually in April or May). Devotees celebrate with prayers, meditation, temple visits, acts of kindness, and offerings, honoring the Buddha’s teachings of compassion, wisdom, and peace.

As we honor the birth, enlightenment, passing of the Buddha, may we walk Noble Path with mindfulness and compassion, and may merit of our prayers extend to all beings without exception. May the light of Buddha's enlightenment shine upon all corners of world, dispelling anger, hatred, ignorance.

It's really sad that he was taken with his family by the Chinese authorities from their home in Tibet at the tender age of six. Happy Birthday, Panchen Lama! May you spontaneously accomplish all your wishes.

#PanchenLama

A Basic Technique to Conquer Anger, aka The Enemy Within

Which Bodhisattva, now revered as one of the 5 Wisdom Buddhas, made the extraordinary vow to not get angry until achieving enlightenment?

#Mindfulness #ThichNhatHanh #Anger

Choosing oneself over others maybe satisfying temporarily, but choosing to benefit others over oneself will be far more gratifying & rewarding in the end. - Asanga Vajra Sakya

#Asanga #sakya #Nalanda #Vasubandhu #buddhism #india #acharya #sakyatrizin #nyingma #dzongchen #humanityfirst

Happy Earth Day ✨

#EarthDay #BeKind #Oneness

Happy Earth Day ✨

#EarthDay #BeKind #Oneness

All conditioned phenomena
Are like dreams, illusions , bubbles 🫧, or shadows 🌒;
Like drops of dew, or flashes of lightning ⚡;
Thusly should they be contemplated.

- Diamond Sutra (Sending virtual hugs & positive thoughts 🤍)

#BeKind #Karuna

All the while, may we be uncorrupted
By thoughts of the eight worldly concerns.
With a mind that knows all things to be illusions,
Free of clinging, may we be liberated from the fetters.

#dzogchen #buddhism #buddhist #wisdom #sangha #dharma #DalaiLama #vajrayana #bodhisattva #compassion #prayer

There are three kinds of karma: good, bad, and neutral. What determines which kind of karma it is isn’t just the action in and of itself but the aim and intention behind it, and in awareness of what we have done.

-H.E. Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche
THE HEART OF AWAKENING

#karma #impermanence #awareness

One of the 8 manifestations of Guru Rinpoche—Guru Senge Dradok, 'The Lion's Roar' ✨🙏

GuruRinpoche #Padmasambhava
Dalai Lama #Avalokiteshwara
#Nyingma #Himalaya #Dzongchen #Selflessness

"Form is emptiness & emptiness is form". I'm afraid I won't be able to explain in 1 tweet.Essence of emptiness (not the same thing as nothingness) is not an easy concept & certainly not everyone can comprehend without a good teacher. Just know that self-cherishing mind is what binds us to samsara.

In this book, H.H. the Dalai Lama opens his heart & history like never before, sharing personal, spiritual, & historical reflections on his struggle for Tibet & its people for nearly 75 years after China’s invasion of Tibet in 1950s.

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#DalaiLama #booksky

"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant." - Martin Luther King

Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, Oslo, Norway, 1964.

#MLK

May all our actions and thoughts be guided by compassion and wisdom. Have a great weekend!

#weekend #awareness #altruism

Karuna arises when we try to see things from others’ vantage point. Instead of focusing on his actions, it might be helpful to turn inward. What is the essence of what you seek? Release the need to control his response. Be patient with yourself & with him, embracing impermanence of all conditions.

YouTube video by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Transforming Anger Into Loving-Kindness ~ A Teaching by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Transforming anger and hatred into loving-kindness by Mingyur Rinpoche

Also an article here to tame anger: shilpakapilavai.com/the-dalai-la...

It’s Buddha Akshobhya, the Lord of the Vajra Family, the 5th Dhyani Buddha

Chanting the Dharani of Buddha Akshobhya or Mitrugpa (who is undisturbed by aggression and anger), calms the mind & nurtures inner tranquility through its resonant vibrations.

In Buddhism, we are often invited to observe such rawness with mindful awareness and compassion, recognizing it as part of the human experience—arising, changing, and eventually passing away. Sometimes, it is in facing this rawness with openness that profound insight or peace can emerge.

A Basic Technique to Conquer Anger, aka The Enemy Within

Which Bodhisattva, now revered as one of the 5 Wisdom Buddhas, made the extraordinary vow to not get angry until achieving enlightenment?

#Mindfulness #ThichNhatHanh #Anger