Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “All of the mundane and supramundane good qualities of the Mahayana and Hinayana are the result of serenity and insight…. An undistracted mind is mental [...]

Lama Atisha Dipamkara (982–1054) "However, should the factors for a stilled settled mind be weak, Then even if you have meditated with great effort And even if for thousands of years, [...]

Kyabje Yongzin Trijang Rinpoche (1901-1981) “Adverse conditions for joyous effort: Seeing that one is able to accomplish virtuous dharmas but not engaging in them The discouragement that thinks: “How could I [...]

Je Pabongka Dechen Nyingpo (1878–1941) “Whenever you are beset by suffering – while enduring ascetic practices for the sake of the Dharma, when sick, when beset by unasked-for enemies, or even [...]

Je Gedun Jamyang "Ethical discipline consists in giving up harm and the wish to harm others. The perfection of ethical discipline is defined as gradually increasing the mind's familiarization with it [...]

Kongpo Lama Yeshe Tsondru (1761 – 1816) “Attainment of the supreme state of Buddhahood will not be accomplished merely by thinking “may I attain it.” I shall therefore take the Bodhisattva [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “With the darkness of confusion concerning the points to adopt or reject Not dispelled by the lamp of perfect learning, If you do not know [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) "(Healthy) reliance on a kind spiritual master, The foundation for all good qualities, is the root of the path. Seeing this well, I request inspiration [...]

Je Tsong Khapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357-1419) “Swept away by the current of the four powerful rivers, Tied by the tight bonds of karma, so hard to undo, Caught in the iron [...]

Ngawang Drakpa of Dagpo (15th century) "Worthy of refuge are those who are entirely free of all personal fears, Who are skilled in the methods to free others from their frights, [...]