Gordon Green

We desire for ourself that which appears attractive and develop attachment, we feel aversion for that which appears unattractive and develop anger, and we feel indifference towards that which appears neutral and develop ignorance.

Just as there is room in the sky for a thunderstorm, so there is room in the vast space of our mind for a few painful feelings; and just as a storm has no power to destroy the sky, so unpleasant feelings have no power to destroy our mind.

When we are angry with our partner, at that moment he or she appears to us as unattractive or unpleasant. We then exaggerate his bad qualities by focusing only on those aspects that irritate us and ignoring all his good qualities and kindness.

It is important to remember that Dharma practice is not confined to our activities during meditation; it should permeate our whole life.

Pure spiritual teachings, or Dharma, are the only method to control our delusions of attachment, anger and self-grasping ignorance.

Anger is the fire that burns the wood of our virtue. It lurks behind all domestic disputes or war between two nations.

Unless we receive complete teachings on Lamrim, we may become learned, but we shall not know how to control our disturbed states of mind.

We always maintain our wishing love and, with this pure intention, make prayers and dedicate our virtues for all living beings' happiness.

It is very important to train in concentration, as with distractions we cannot accomplish anything.

If we improve our awareness of the kindness of others, we will naturally develop a warm heart and tenderness and come to cherish others.