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When we render a service to others we may not hope

When we render a service to others we may not hope for a reward as gross as money, or a favor in return, or a state of indebtedness; but we may still linger after the deed is done, as if we have one thread attached, wanting some acknowledgment, some show of gratitude. This is hardly a malignant attitude, and it certainly is very human. But we can do even better. Let the act of kindness be so pure that we derive full satisfaction from the engagement of the deed. And not just eighty percent satisfaction with twenty percent lingering in hopes of gratitude! Pure service simply reaches out without expecting return." - B. Alan Wallace

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"We don’t need to display every passing emotion,

"We don’t need to display every passing emotion, as if some kind of drama were going on every minute of the day. That approach is often confusing for other people. This Tibetan phrase literally means “letting everybody know whatever emotion we are feeling.” We don’t have to make every emotion blatantly obvious, like actors on a daytime soap opera. Most of the thoughts and emotions that take place in our minds are temporary anyway and don’t endure for very long. If we express these to others, it’s easy for them to draw the conclusion that we’re a certain type of person when that’s far from the truth. We need to show integrity and dignity and refrain from acting out like narcissists or drama-queens. That kind of behavior is anathema to the lojong spirit and makes it extremely difficult for us to train our minds. Whether we feel happy or sad, we should be as even-tempered as possible, not suppressing our emotions but presenting a consistent demeanor so that others will welcome any help we have to offer." - Traleg Kyabgon

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"If it happens that we are slighted in public, we

"If it happens that we are slighted in public, we should never think to ourselves that despite the fact that we are such good practitioners, people have no regard for us and do not come to pay respects or to receive our blessings. We should not react with annoyance and harsh words. At the moment, because we have not used the teachings as an antidote for ego clinging, our patience and forbearance are more fragile than a blister and we are as irritable as a bear with a sore head. All that because we have failed to use the instructions as an antidote." - Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

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"Don’t feel sorry for yourself. If somebody else

"Don’t feel sorry for yourself. If somebody else achieves success or inherits a million dollars, don’t waste time feeling bad because it wasn’t you." - Chögyam Trungpa

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"Train enthusiastically in strengthening your natu

"Train enthusiastically in strengthening your natural capacity for compassion and loving-kindness." - Pema Chödrön

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"It is important to stay committed. In ordinary li

"It is important to stay committed. In ordinary life, our mind is so excitable that the disturbing thoughts catch us unprepared and suddenly we are taken in by them. Turbulent emotions are erratic and it is difficult to control or observe them dispassionately. Lojong gives us the means to explore the mind and the emotions in a detached way. We train with the conviction that this will liberate us. Trust in the practice." - Ringu Tulku

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Join Lama Matt and other Rime Sangha members as we

Join Lama Matt and other Rime Sangha members as we participate in this year’s Give SevenDays events. Following the April 13, 2014 tragedy at the Jewish Community Campus and Village Shalom in Overland Park, Kansas, a group of caring individuals decided that we, as a community, have the power to outshine and overcome such senseless acts of hate. SevenDays is a challenge for young and old, to embrace diversity across races, religions and cultures. Visit our website to learn more about this year's events and activities.

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Great day for a walk. Thanks to all who showed up

Great day for a walk. Thanks to all who showed up to walk. It was wonderful to see everyone’s face again.

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"The mistaken path can be described as the path of

"The mistaken path can be described as the path of a practitioner with little or no experience who receives many teachings and "sort of" practices. Some people also like to use the phrase "on and off' to describe their practice. This is the mere appearance of a Dharma practitioner." - Anyen Rinpoche

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"There are six teachings that you might misinterpr

"There are six teachings that you might misinterpret: patience, yearning, excitement, compassion, priorities and joy. The misinterpretations are: 1. You’re patient when it means you’ll get your way but not when your practice brings up challenges. 2. You yearn for worldly things but not for an open heart and mind. 3. You get excited about wealth and entertainment but not about your potential for enlightenment. 4. You have compassion for those you like and admire but not for those you don’t. 5. Worldly gain is your priority rather than cultivating loving-kindness and compassion. 6. You feel joy when your enemies suffer, but you do not rejoice in others’ good fortune." - Pema Chödrön

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"The Dharma has two aspects: exposition and practi

"The Dharma has two aspects: exposition and practice. Exposition is only the work of the mouth, and many there are who do not practise the teachings explained. As the saying goes: 'Many have heard the doctrine but those who implement it are few. Even those who have practised a little, are sidetracked and get lost.' As far as the Dharma is concerned, practice is more important than teaching and talking about it; the Dharma is something that we really have to do. Furthermore, we may recite millions of mantras, and do any number of good works, but if our minds are distracted, nothing beneficial will come of it; the teachings will not have benefited us and Bodhichitta will have had no chance to grow. Let us adopt Bodhichitta, therefore, above all other practices." - Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

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"Although your external circumstances may vary, yo

"Although your external circumstances may vary, your practice should not be dependent on that. Whether you are sick or well, rich or poor, have a good reputation or bad reputation, you should practice lojong. It is very simple: if your situation is right, breathe that out; if your situation is wrong, breathe that in." - Chögyam Trungpa

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"Lojong practice provides the opportunity to exerc

"Lojong practice provides the opportunity to exercise our minds in ways we might find difficult to implement in real life. However, the benefit of doing things as an imaginative exercise is almost the same as actually doing them in the real world, because these imaginative exercises still have a transformative effect on our attitudes and karmic dispositions. If we just stay within our comfort zone and never challenge ourselves, our progress will be slow. Very often we think, “I can’t do that, it’s just too much,” but that timidity only comes from our self-obsession. We must realistically assess what we can and can’t do and then make a concerted effort to keep extending ourselves. Otherwise, we’ll stay trapped within the samsaric condition and continue to wander aimlessly." - Traleg Kyabgon

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"If you are biased and have fixed views about what

"If you are biased and have fixed views about what it takes to be able to practice lojong, it is easy to come up with all sorts of excuses as to why it is so difficult to practice. You can complain about all the obstacles you face and how your circumstances are never quite right." - Judy Lief

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"It is important to understand the meaning of spir

"It is important to understand the meaning of spiritual practice broadly, and not confine it to sitting cross-legged in meditation, or reciting verses, or doing prostrations. In an active working life, it is truly possible to have our spiritual practice permeate many activities that would otherwise be totally mundane. The crucial point here is the wholesome motivation for these actions. If during daily life we maintain an attentiveness to the practices we have adopted, this itself becomes spiritual practice." - B. Alan Wallace

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"Devotion and respect for our teacher is the first

"Devotion and respect for our teacher is the first thing to keep strong. If we falter in our devotion or feel doubts about our guru, the ego reclaims its hold over us. The second thing to maintain is our enthusiasm and trust in the method of meditation. Our dharma commitments and vows are the third thing to carefully preserve. With these three elements firmly in place, we ensure that the practice is stable." - Ringu Tulku

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"The three principal causes that allow us to put t

"The three principal causes that allow us to put these teachings into practice are: a qualified teacher, a mind that turns toward awakening, and supportive circumstances. - Pema Chödrön

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"The three difficulties have to do with how we rel

"The three difficulties have to do with how we relate to our own kleshas, or neuroses. The first difficulty is to realize the point at which you are tricked by your own emotions, or kleshas. You must look and understand that trick, which is very difficult. The second difficulty is to dispel or to exorcise our emotionalism. And the third difficulty is to cut the continuity of that emotionalism. In other words, in the beginning it is very hard to recognize your neuroses; then it is very difficult to overcome them; and thirdly, it is very difficult to cut through them. Those are the three difficulties." - Chögyam Trungpa

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"With the refuge vow, you promise to honor and res

"With the refuge vow, you promise to honor and respect the Buddha, to study and to practice the teachings of Buddhism, and to work with the sangha, or community of practitioners. On an inner level, you make a commitment to awakening, to cultivating knowledge, and to connecting with fellow seekers of wisdom and knowledge.With the bodhisattva vow, you dedicate you life to the welfare of all beings. You make a commitment to develop the wisdom, compassion, and skillful means to be of real benefit to the world." - Judy Lief

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"Lojong practice is not just about trying to survi

"Lojong practice is not just about trying to survive the rough patches in life; we’re trying to transform ourselves into better people as a direct result of our experiences. If things always went our way, we wouldn’t be able to develop high ideals and live a meaningful life. Instead of responding to difficulty the way we normally do, with frustration or impotent rage, we learn to approach life’s contingencies with patience and intelligence. The skillful exercise of patience will make us less flaky and predictable, and we’ll be able to utilize situations to our advantage." - Traleg Kyabgon

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