My Teacher Dipa Ma: The Remarkable Possibilities of the Awakened Heart
We have within us an extraordinary capacity for love, joy, and unshakable freedom. Dipa Ma demonstrated this to me.
We have within us an extraordinary capacity for love, joy, and unshakable freedom. Dipa Ma demonstrated this to me.
I’m here to tell you that this world is full of second chances. In our life, in our world, redemption is always possible.
“When we realize the everlasting truth of ‘everything changes’ and find our composure in it, we find ourselves in Nirvana.” – Suzuki Roshi
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Remember: no one can harm you as much as your untamed mind. Also remember: no one can help you as much as your composed mind.
The Buddhist tradition tells us that when their energies are strong, there are specific antidotes for these hindrances.