Tag Wealth

Our Mind is Greedy

“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?’…

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.”

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…

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.”