It also advices us to be positive with ourselves. Instead of getting frustrated with our faults we should appreciate the fact that we have recognized them. If we find a particular weakness, instead of thinking, “Oh my goodness, how terrible I have this weakness,” we should think, “How wonderful I have recognized my weakness.” We should try to appreciate the recognition of our weaknesses rather than being disappointed in finding them.
Tai Situ Rinpoche
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Further quotes from the book Ground, Path and Fruition :
- Space is like the mind
- Bodhichitta is very specific
- Bodhichitta
- The foundation of devotion
- The Lineage of Refuge
- Immoral and moral actions
- Getting lost in good things
- Practice Joyfully
- Hope and fear