Quotes from the Masters and Teachers

[A human Being]

'Opening to things as they are is what it really means to be still, to be quiet, to be in a state of mediation; when you no longer resist reality as it is, you could say that you're in a constant state of meditation. We're not just talking about a moment of contemplation or peace, but rather a way of changing our relationship with life such that our experience is not based in conflict, judgment, and constant evaluation. In this way, meditation becomes something that permeates our life in every moment.' - Adyashanti

'Conflict isn't inherent in existence - existence is just the way it is. Conflict only comes from our relationship with life. Inner conflict only comes from our relationship with ourselves.' - Adyashanti

[ajay00]

Lack of self-awareness is the prime source of unwanted and unnecessary thoughts that disturb our inner peace. - Swami Amartyananda

While living in a normal agitated state of fears, worries and doubts, seeing the deeper truths is impossible. – Satguru Sivayasubramaniyaswami

Equanimity of mind is yoga. - Krishna ( Bhagavad Gita)

Equanimous mind gives rise to a heightened awareness. - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

He who has strength of mind will not be agitated . If you are agitated you cannot know the truth. – Yogar Swamigal

Only when your mind is free of fluctuation will it be capable of reflecting the reality the way it is. – Jaggi Vasudev

Seeing everything just the way it is gives you the power and capability to walk through life effortlessly. – Jaggi Vasudev

Everything will turn out successfully, when the mind is not agitated. – Yogar Swamigal

[Miss Hepburn]

Nisargadatta

Everybody is glad to be. But few know the fullness of it.
You come to know by dwelling in your mind on 'I am', 'I know', 'I love' —
with the will of reaching the deepest meaning of these words.

[A human Being]

'Attention is essential, obviously, absolutely essential for awakening, and for liberation. That's why most of the classical teachings include the practice of stillness, physical stillness - not rigid, controlled stillness, but open, relaxed stillness - as a prerequisite for transformation. In stillness the energy can really begin to channel and move, and gradually it can dissolve the blocks in the system.' - Jon Bernie

[bluebird21]

"Since all things are naked, clear, and free from obscurations, there is nothing to attain or realise. The everyday practice is simply to develop a complete acceptance and openness to all situations and emotions. And to all people – experiencing everything totally without reservations and blockages, so that one never withdraws or centralises onto oneself.” -Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

[oookiritokunooo]

Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
- St. Francis De Sales

The real question is not whether life exists after death,
The real question is whether you're alive before death.

Osho

If you think you are enlightened, go spend a week with your family.
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Ram Dass

[r6r6]

Yeah, love that one!

Originally Posted by catsquotl

If you think you are enlightened, go spend a week with your family.
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Ram Dass

[H:O:R:A:C:E]

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. ~ Leo Buscaglia