In horror of death, I took to the mountains - again and again I meditated on the uncertainty of the hour of death, capturing the fortress of the deat…

- Milarepa

Life is short and the time of death is uncertain; so apply yourself to meditation. Avoid doing evil, and acquire merit, to the best of your ability, …

- Milarepa

Deep in the wild mountains, is a strange marketplace,where you can trade the hassle and noise of everyday life, for eternal Light.

- Milarepa

I need nothing. I seek nothing. I desire nothing.

- Milarepa

Hasten slowly and ye shall soon arrive.

- Milarepa

All worldly pursuits have but one unavoidable and inevitable end, which is sorrow; acquisitions end in dispersion; buildings in destruction; meetings…

- Milarepa

I have no desire for wealth or possessions, and so I have nothing. I do not experience the initial suffering of having to accumulate possessions, the…

- Milarepa

In the monastery of your heart, you have a temple where all Buddhas unite.

- Milarepa

All meditation must begin with arousing deep compassion. Whatever one does must emerge from an attitude of love and benefitting others.

- Milarepa