Quotes About Mindfulness

Good at the End is the way in which we bring our meditation to a close by dedicating all its merit, and praying with real fervor:

Toute chose étant par nature impermanente, fluide et interdépendante, notre mode de pensée et nos actions modifient inévitablement l'avenir.

The practice of mindfulness, of bringing the scattered mind home, and so of bringing the different aspects of our being into focus, is called "Peacefully Remaining" or "Calm Abiding.

the practice of mindfulness defuses our negativity, aggression, pain, suffering, and frustration

The only thing we really have is nowness, is now.

Rather than suppressing emotions or indulging in them, here it is important to view them, and your thoughts, and whatever arises with an acceptance and a generosity that are as open and spacious as possible.

The spiritual journey is one of continuous learning and purification.

Action is being truly observant of your own thoughts, good or bad, looking into the true nature of whatever thoughts may arise, neither tracing the past nor inviting the future, neither allowing any clinging to experiences of joy, nor being overcome by sad situations. In so doing, you try to reach and remain in the state of great equilibrium, where all good and bad, peace and distress, are devoid of true identity.

The whole of meditation practice can be essentialized into these three crucial points: bring your mind home, and release, and relax.

Tibetan master has advised: Always recognize the dreamlike qualities of life and reduce attachment and aversion. Practice good-heartedness toward all beings. Be loving and compassionate, no matter what others do to you. What they will do will not matter so much when you see it as a dream. The trick is to have positive intention during the dream. This is the essential point. This is true spirituality.

To bring your mind home means to bring the mind into the state of Calm Abiding through the practice of mindfulness.

The purpose of practice is not to increase knowledge but to scrape the scales off the eyes, to pull the plugs out of the ears.

I believe from the bottom of my heart that what we call religion is the very most important matter for human beings. I cannot stress enough that the ultimate goal of religion, whether we call it satori or peace of mind, is for each individual to live in peace and tranquility, to live a full and satisfying life.

Before you speak, think if what you intend to say catches in one of the three sieves: 1. The sieve of truth 2. The sieve of love 3. The sieve of necessity

Those who know that they have enough are wealthy.

My opinion is that you never find happiness until you stop looking for it.

Who can be still while the muddy water settles? Who can remain still until the time comes for action?

It is actually in not doing that we have achieved this wondrous thing, Sire. All we did was create the space for the painting to happen and let it paint itself.

As long as a word remains unspoken, you are its master; once you utter it, you are its slave.

Being calm is a skill that starts with proper breathing. Dr. Tully taught me that breathing deeply and regularly is not only the key to remaining calm, but also instantly connects us to a higher vibration.

Another spiritual suggestion for remaining calm is to refrain from trying to control everyone around you. The more controlling you are, the more you'll get lost in ego land and removed from your spirit.

Amazing things happen when you get enough sleep, eat properly, and take it easy. Your nerve endings relax, and your spirit, or the six-sensory part of you, rejuvenates and begins to shine light on your path.

In order to trust your vibes, you have to first be able to sense them—and to do this, you must quiet your mind.

go. If you can't sleep at night, perhaps your body can't get your attention during the day.