Lama Atisha Dipamkara (982–1054) “[Think:] I have no craving to attain Enlightenment Quickly for myself. I will live for infinite lives For the sake of single sentient being.” From Lamp for [...]

Kyabje Yongzin Trijang Rinpoche (1901-1981) "The advantages of generating wisdom: It is the root of all positive qualities The fact that a bodhisattva is not perturbed by good or bad conditions [...]

Je Pabongka Dechen Nyingpo (1878–1941) “Abandon all hopes of a result. When you do something virtuous, expect neither reward nor some favourable ripening [of karma].” From Liberation in the Palm of [...]

Je Gedun Jamyang “Regarding the perfection of enthusiasm the Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life says: “What is enthusiasm? It is delight in virtue.” Enthusiasm is the source of all mundane [...]

Kongpo Lama Yeshe Tsondru (1761 – 1816) "Patience of Unconcern with Harming is, When all beings rise up as enemies and abuse you, On top of analysing and not getting angry, [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “To gather a great store [of merit and wisdom] with little effort, Rejoicing in virtue is praised as best. Particularly, regarding the past virtues collected [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “Even if I develop only bodhicitta, without practicing the three types of morality I will not achieve enlightenment. With my clear recognition of this, Please [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) "Carried by the currents of the four violent rivers, Tied by the tight fetters of karma, hard to reverse, Thrown into an iron-mesh pit of [...]

Ngawang Drakpa of Dagpo (15th century) “With an excellent basis, whatever the goal – yours or others’ – While abiding in the [great] vehicle, whatever the various methods you use, And [...]

Panchen Lobsang Yeshe (1663 – 1737) “Irrespective of which of the two Vehicles of the Great Vehicle, the Vehicle of Perfections and the Vehicle of Mantra, one enters, it is definite [...]