"Our mind is greedy; it is always after some gain, some profit, some achievement. It goes on asking, 'What will I gain if I go to the ocean? What will I achieve if I seek samadhi or nirvana or emptiness?' We always ask what we are going to achieve, and we never ask – which is what one should ask – 'How did we lose ourselves in this rat race for gains and achievements?' On the … [Read more...] about Our Mind is Greedy
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The Virtues of the Mind
"It is better to be without wealth, Honor, body and livelihood; And it is better to let other virtues deteriorate, Rather than ever to let (the virtues of) the mind decline." … [Read more...] about The Virtues of the Mind
Everything is simply Happy
"Look at the trees, look at the birds, look at the clouds, look at the stars. And if you have eyes you will be able to see that the whole existence is joyful. Everything is simply happy. Trees are happy for no reason; they are not going to become prime ministers or presidents and they are not going to become rich and they will never have any bank balance. Look at the flowers - … [Read more...] about Everything is simply Happy
Governing a Country
"In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of." … [Read more...] about Governing a Country
He Who Obtains Has Little
"He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much." … [Read more...] about He Who Obtains Has Little