Every person whose heart is moved by love and compassion, who deeply and sincerely acts for the benefit of others without concern for fame, profit, social position, or recognition expresses the activity of Chenrezig.
Interpretation
True love and compassion involve selfless actions for the benefit of others.
This quote highlights the essence of genuine compassion, emphasizing that acts of love should be performed selflessly, without seeking personal gain or recognition. It suggests that true expressions of love align with the qualities of Chenrezig, a figure symbolizing compassion in Tibetan Buddhism, where the focus is entirely on the well-being of others rather than on one’s own social status or accolades.
In practice
In a speech about community service, one could use this quote to inspire volunteers.
Understanding that everything is impermanent, that happiness is transformed into suffering, and that all phenomena are lacking reality in themselves and are only projections of our mind, will permit us to counteract the first hindrance to meditation, that is, our attachment to this world.
Way far back in the beginning of the world was the whirlwind warning that we could all be blown away like chips and cry- Men with tired eyes realize it now, and wait to deform and decay- with maybe they have the power of love yet in their hearts just the same, I just don't know what that word means anymore- All I want is an ice cream cone
Forgive yourself and welcome love back into your life.
The fact is that love is of two kinds, one which commands, and one which obeys. The two are quite distinct, and the passion to which the one gives rise is not the passion of the other.
You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
My wish isn't to mean_x000D_ everything to everyone_x000D_ but something to someone.
There are lovers content with longing. I’m not one of them.
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