Knowledge does not mean mastering a great quantity of different information, but understanding the nature of mind. This … - Matthieu Ricard

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There's a certain consistency to who I am and what I do, and I think people have finally said, 'Well, you know, I kinda get her now. ' I've actually had people say that to me.

Matthieu Ricard

Knowledge does not mean mastering a great quantity of different information, but understanding the nature of mind. This knowledge can penetrate each one of our thoughts and illuminate each one of our perceptions.

Buddhism, Illuminate, Mean, Mind, Nature, Wisdom

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Meditation is about cultivating constructive emotions, like altruism, compassion.

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I don't often get into a bad mood, since it does not help anything and clouds my judgment, but I can certainly see that sometimes things go terribly wrong. We need to understand the reasons for this and work towards building new conditions that will bring about better circumstances.

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A big part of pain is the subjective reaction of trying to revolt against pain. If it's there, it's better to deal with it. Most of it is "I cannot stand it," and that component is enhancing pain so much.

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Just be free, and at least you will go through adversity with a stronger mind, and therefore, you'll be less affected, and pain will affect you less.

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You get [something] in your body that is the suffering or the problem, and then you [add] a second one, which is worry. In both cases, [it is] pointless.

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