Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “When bodhisattvas joyously persevere, prior to actively engaging themselves they put on the armor of a preliminary enthusiastic thought such as, ‘For a trillion sets [...]

Lama Atisha Dipamkara (982–1054) "Know that those who by whatever means Seek for themselves no more Than the pleasures of cyclic existence Are persons of the least capacity. Those who seek [...]

Kyabje Yongzin Trijang Rinpoche (1901-1981) "The prerequisites of calm abiding: To stay in a favorable place Few desires Contentment To completely abandon many activities Pure ethics To completely abandon discursive thoughts [...]

Je Pabongka Dechen Nyingpo (1878–1941) "If there were some way the buddhas could rid us of our sins and obscurations by, say, washing them away with water, or by leading us [...]

Kongpo Lama Yeshe Tsondru (1761 – 1816) "In brief, when I must carry a heavy load that is difficult to bear, there is no occasion for happiness. Similarly, as long as [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) "When one’s efforts still are slight, It is said to be best to congratulate others’ virtues In order to gather the momentous stores (of merit [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) "The foundation of all good qualities is the kind and perfect, pure guru; Correct devotion to him is the root of the path. By clearly [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) "When, by accustoming yourself in this way, you never generate, for even an instant, A mind that aspires for the splendors of recurring samsara, And [...]

His Holiness The Third Dalai Lama Sonam Gyatso (1543–1588) "This tradition, possessing such strength and impact, takes the heart of all the teachings of Buddha and structures it into steps for [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) "Giving is the wish-granting jewel that satisfies the wishes of all beings; It’s the best weapon to cut the constricting knots of miserliness; It’s an [...]