Sublime

It is better to die than to break my vow.

heartfelt weariness and disillusionment with the endless quest for gratification, approval, profit, and status.

In order for a spiritual practice to be complete, it must be complemented by compassionate activities in interpersonal situations.

In refuge, we are able to open ourselves to the blessings and compassion of all the buddhas dwelling inherently, but in a hidden way, within us

As we saw above, the Vajrayana is considered a Mahayana tradition.

the antidote that underlies all others, and this is the remedy of devotion.

If we emulate him, we are emulating a being whose mind and actions were in accord with reality,

“Certainly when interacting with others our projections and neuroses are constantly in our faces, and this is considered essential grist for the mill of practice.

Seng-tsan