When we see things from far away, we may not really know how they are up close. Similarly, when we are not in someone else’s shoes,
It is quite normal for us to look for answers when we are at a critical juncture in our lives
Initially, learning plays one of the most important roles in our ability to reach our goals, but eventually only right effort, determination, and following precious
Activities of the Zurmang Nunnery and the ongoing construction of the Guru Rinpoche Temple
Since the time we are young, we are taught that only wealth, fame, power and material success will secure our future. Based on these beliefs, we are
It is very easy to criticize others for their shortcomings since we can clearly see where and how they are going wrong.
I am very sad to hear this painful news from Nepal and some of India. In this difficult time, we are all here with you to share your pain and suffering. I would especially like to offer my condolences to the families who have lost so much in this tragedy. May Buddha bless you all. You are in our prayers!
Today, the practice of meditation has generated tremendous interest, not just in Asia, but also in the West. There is no doubt about the importance of meditation,
It is true that when our environments are not conducive to positive attitudes such as honesty, humility, loving-kindness, respect, and care towards others,
Respect and love are things that we cannot buy anywhere, and will only come to us when we share them wisely with others. It is like the sound of an echo. First we have to shout—only then will we be able to hear the echo's sound. Therefore, before we can expect anything from others, we must first give others respect and love.
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Different cultures from different societies somehow tend to separate individuals from one another. In my opinion, we cannot judge others before knowing where they come from, because something that may be considered rude in one particular culture may not necessarily be disrespectful in another culture. For instance, in Tibetan tradition, making noise while eating noodles is used to express that the noodles are delicious, however, in some western cultures this may be considered rude. Thus, judging others from our own perspective is not only unwise, but may also cause misunderstandings and wrong interpretations
