Real devotion is an unbroken receptivity to the truth. Real devotion is rooted in an awed and reverent gratitude, but one that is lucid, grounded, and intelligent.
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Sit, then, as if you were a mountain, with all the unshakeable, steadfast majesty of a mountain. A mountain is completely natural and at ease with itself, however strong the winds that try to bother it, however thick the dark clouds that swirl around its peak. Sitting like a mountain, let your mind rise and fly and soar
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages inner strength and resilience amidst external challenges.
Sogyal Rinpoche’s quote invites us to cultivate a sense of unwavering stability and confidence, akin to that of a mountain. It suggests that, like a mountain stands firm regardless of the storms that surround it, we too can learn to maintain our composure and peace of mind during the tumultuous moments in life. By embodying this steadfastness, we can allow our thoughts to elevate and explore freely, unaffected by the chaos around us.
Themes
StrengthResilienceComposureNatureMountainPeace
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation workshop, this quote can inspire participants to find their inner stability.
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