Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “With a firm, intense, and enduring faith in Manjushri, Best at banishing the darkness from the disciple’s mind, I prayed that all the teachings might [...]
Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “Seeking samsaric pleasures is the door to all suffering; They are uncertain and cannot be relied upon. Recognizing these shortcomings, Please bless me to generate [...]
Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “By cultivating in mind that this human life is so hard to find Yet has no time to spare, preoccupations with this life will cease; [...]
Ngawang Drakpa of Dagpo (15th century) “Since gaining happiness depends on the dharma, you must practise it. As you have spiritual masters and freedom and fortune, you can practise it. If [...]
Panchen Lobsang Yeshe (1663 – 1737) "At this time when I have encountered the precious teachings of the Buddha which are difficult to encounter, should I not obtain from now onwards [...]
His Holiness The Fifth Dalai Lama Lobsang Gyatso (1642–1682) “Since pervasive Atisha seemed equal to the Muni In dispelling the gloom of wrong conceptions, After setting his works, supreme wish-fulfilling jewels, [...]
Panchen Lobsang Chokyi Gyaltsen (1570–1662) “Having trained your mind in the common path in this way, it is absolutely necessary to enter the vajrayana, for thanks to that path you will [...]
His Holiness The Third Dalai Lama Sonam Gyatso (1543–1588) “Stay absorbed in the meditative equipoise of the union of calm abiding and special insight, single-pointedly focused on the space-like emptiness which [...]
Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “Mental stability is the king wielding power over the mind. Fix it and it remains immovable like the Powerful Lord of Mountains. Project it and [...]
Kyabje Yongzin Trijang Rinpoche (1901-1981) “Why is it not enough to cultivate either calm abiding or special insight? Why is it necessary to cultivate both? To illustrate this: when you light [...]
