Mingyur Rinpoche Quotes
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche (born 1975), recognized as the reincarnation of the previous Mingyur Rinpoche, is a master of the Karma Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. Known for combining traditional Buddhist practice with neuroscience and psychology.
Each breath is a new beginning, a fresh opportunity to awaken.
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The key to meditation is to recognize the nature of your mind rather than trying to change it.
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Self-awareness is the key to freedom. The more we understand ourselves, the more we understand how to be free.
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Panic is a gateway to wisdom. When we learn to stay present with our panic, it becomes our teacher.
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Every moment of confusion is also a moment of wisdom, if we can learn to recognize it.
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The goal of meditation is not to achieve a blank mind, but to gain insight into the nature of mind itself.
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The Buddha's teachings are not a religion, but a science of mind.
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The difference between being caught in thoughts and being mindful of thoughts is like the difference between being in a movie and watching a movie.
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The mind is like water. When it's turbulent, it's difficult to see. When it's calm, everything becomes clear.
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Meditation is not about escaping from difficulty but about meeting it with awareness.
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The purpose of meditation is not to create a new state of mind, but to recognize what is already present.
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The practice of meditation is like learning to play an instrument - it takes patience, regular practice, and a gentle touch.
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Our true nature is like a diamond - pure, brilliant, and indestructible. No matter how much dirt covers it, its essential nature remains unchanged.
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The path of awakening is not about becoming who we think we should be, but about unbecoming who we are not.
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The path is not about moving from one place to another. It's about recognizing where we already are.
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When we recognize that our thoughts are just thoughts, we can choose whether or not to follow them.
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Our emotions are like waves in the ocean. We can't stop the waves, but we can learn to surf.
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The essence of meditation is not something complicated or exotic. It is simply taking a break from our habitual patterns.
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The secret of happiness lies not in getting what we want, but in learning to want what we already have.
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The more we understand impermanence, the more we appreciate each moment of our lives.
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