Matthieu Ricard

The Art of Meditation

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  • b7541558762has quoted2 years ago
    A person who takes advantage of every moment of his or her life to become a better person, one who is better able to contribute to the happiness of others, can die in peace
  • b7541558762has quoted2 years ago
    Human life has incalculable value, but it doesn’t last for ever. Reflecting on impermanence makes us realize the value of time.
  • b7541558762has quoted2 years ago
    In order to strengthen our determination to meditate, there are four points we should think about:

    The preciousness of human life.
    The fragility of human life and the transitoriness of all things.
    The distinction between beneficial and harmful deeds.
    The unsatisfactory quality inherent in many of the situations of life.
  • Tina Høyer Madsenhas quoted4 years ago
    hat is essential, therefore, is to meditate regularly.
  • Tina Høyer Madsenhas quoted4 years ago
    to replace obsession with contentment, agitation with calmness, hatred with kindness

    at erstatte besættelse med tilfredshed, agitation med ro, had med venlighed

  • Tina Høyer Madsenhas quoted4 years ago
    f we transform our way of perceiving things, we transform the quality of our lives.
  • Tina Høyer Madsenhas quoted4 years ago
    What if we could train our mind to cultivate these wholesome moments?
  • Tina Høyer Madsenhas quoted4 years ago
    We spend a great deal of time consumed by painful thoughts, plagued by anxiety or anger, licking the wounds we receive from other peo
  • Tina Høyer Madsenhas quoted4 years ago
    decrease in anxiety, in vulnerability to pain and in the tendency towards depression and anger, as well as strengthening attention, the immune system and an increase in general well-being.
  • Tina Høyer Madsenhas quoted4 years ago
    decrease in anxiety, in vulnerability to pain and in the tendency towards depression and anger,
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