For any practice to work, the mind which is meditating on the object must merge. Often they are facing each other. One has to become completely absorbed, then the transformation will occur.
Interpretation
True meditation requires complete absorption of the mind in the object, leading to transformation.
Tenzin Palmo's quote emphasizes that effective meditation is not merely a passive observation of the object of meditation; rather, it requires an active merging of the meditator's mind with that object. This deep absorption is crucial for achieving transformative experiences and insights, suggesting that true engagement is essential for meaningful practice.
In practice
A motivational speaker might use this quote to emphasize the importance of deep focus in achieving goals.
Ultimately there is light and love and intelligence in this universe. And we are it, we carry that within us, it’s not just something out there, it is within us and this is what we are trying to re-connect with, our original light and love and intelligence, which is who we are, so do not get so distracted by all this other stuff, you know, really remember what we are here on this planet for.
Develop confidence in your innate qualities and believe that these qualities will be brought to fruition.
We have to cultivate contentment with what we have. We really don't need much. When you know this, the mind settles down. Cultivate generosity. Delight in giving. Learn to live lightly. In this way, we can begin to transform what is negative into what is positive. This is how we start to grow up.
One of the advantages of being born in an affluent society is that if one has any intelligence at all, one will realize that having more and more won't solve the problem, and happiness does not lie in possessions, or even relationships: The answer lies within ourselves. If we can't find peace and happiness there, it's not going to come from the outside.
The average estimate themselves by what they do, the above average by what they are.
Habit simplifies our movements, makes them accurate, and diminishes fatigue.
Until you are willing to be confused about what you already know, what you know will never grow bigger, better, or more useful.
Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around.
A full Belly makes a dull Brain: The Muses starve in a Cook's Shop.
Sure, I went through my 'J'accuse' phase. I was so angry for so long, I could hardly have a conversation without getting into an argument. And it was only when I felt I could finally distance myself from my past that I began to write about what happened - not just to me, but to lots of young people. I think my story is a cautionary tale.
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