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“The great ideal of Mahayana Buddhism is to remain in this world, so tempting and full of snares, but at the same time attain this awareness of the Absolute which underlies it, thus remaining free while helping others to free themselves. Nagarjuna captures the essence of this state when he proclaims, There is no difference at all between samsara and nirvana;”
― The Dhammapada
― The Dhammapada
“I almost think that hope is for the soul what breathing is for the living organism. Where hope is lacking the soul dries up and withers...”
― Homo Viator: Introduction to the Metaphysic of Hope
― Homo Viator: Introduction to the Metaphysic of Hope
“With all its many risks, this life endures
No more than windblown bubbles in a stream.
How marvelous to breathe in and out again,
To fall asleep and then awake refreshed.”
― Nagarjuna's Letter To A Friend: With Commentary By Kangyur Rinpoche
No more than windblown bubbles in a stream.
How marvelous to breathe in and out again,
To fall asleep and then awake refreshed.”
― Nagarjuna's Letter To A Friend: With Commentary By Kangyur Rinpoche
“There is no joy equal to that of being able to work for all humanity and doing what you're doing well.”
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― Critical Path
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