By meditating on happiness for others, our own mind knows happiness, and eventually we will be able to benefit others as well. There is a direct correlation between helping others and the extent of our practice. As far as our practice to assist others goes, so far will its benefits and results reach.

17th Karmapa

from the book Music In The Sky: The Life, Art, And Teachings Of The 17Th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje

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Further quotes from the book Music In The Sky:

• The depth of mind free of reference
• The Song of Natural Awareness
• A Festival of the Field for Gathering Merit
• Graduated path
• Pure heart
• Passing the day with a kind-hearted mind
• Letting the Sun Shine
• Taking Our Problems and Sufferings as a Support for Our Practice
• Progressing along our way
• Diverting from our true purpose
• Experiencing mental happiness
• Importance of Calm Abiding
• The Peaceful and Calming Victory Flag
• The Mind Is Like Space
• The Remedy Is Meditation
• The Three Kayas
• Equal nature
• The moon of bliss