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Geshe_Kelsang

  1. A Buddha is a person who is completely free from all faults and mental obstructions. 1:08 PM May 26th via TweetDeck
  2. Even though our delusions are deeply ingrained, they are not an intrinsic part of our mind and so they can definitely be removed. 3:32 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
  3. At the moment we are unable to benefit all living beings but we have the potential for this ability, which is part of our Buddha nature. 10:55 AM May 25th via web
  4. If we wish to help others effectively we definitely need to be able to accept our problems without getting angry or discouraged. 12:03 PM May 24th via web
  5. Normally we have a sincere wish to avoid suffering permanently, but we never think of abandoning our delusions. 12:03 PM May 24th via TweetDeck
  6. Loving others is principally an attitude of mind, and the way in which we express it depends on the needs and wishes of each individual. 6:34 PM May 23rd via TwitBird
  7. Cherishing others is not so difficult-all we need to do is to understand why we should cherish others and then make a firm decision to do so 1:58 PM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  8. Emptiness is not nothingness but is the real nature of phenomena. 7:08 PM May 22nd via TwitBird
  9. To overcome a particular delusion we need to be able to identify it correctly and distinguish it clearly from other states of mind. 11:54 AM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  10. We need a strong and stable mind, one that is undisturbed by any hardship that life throws at us. 8:47 PM May 21st via TwitBird
  11. The moment we let to of our obsessive concern for our own welfare, our mind naturally relaxes and becomes lighter. 7:44 PM May 20th via TwitBird
  12. Even to fulfill worldly aims we require merit, so how much more necessary is it to fulfill our spiritual hopes? 6:54 AM May 20th via TweetDeck
  13. We cannot physically care for everyone, but we can develop a caring attitude towards all beings. This is the main point of training the mind 2:01 AM May 19th via TweetDeck
  14. If while experiencing adverse conditions our mind remains calm and happy through the practice of patience, we do not have a problem. 10:42 AM May 18th via web
  15. From the depths of our heart we want to be happy all the time but we are not usually very concerned with the happiness and freedom of others 12:31 PM May 17th via TweetDeck
  16. Since the real purpose of meditation is to increase our capacity to help others, taking time to meditate each day is not selfish. 8:09 AM May 17th via web
  17. @marieosullivan You're welcome please share with others! 2:05 PM May 16th via TwitBird in reply to marieosullivan
  18. @NoeliaMariaGmez Wonderful thank you! 2:05 PM May 16th via TwitBird in reply to NoeliaMariaGmez
  • Name Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
  • Web http://kadampa.org
  • Bio This is the official Twitter page for Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned Buddhist teacher and author.
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