Temporarily polluted water ~ Mingyur Rinpoche

The Buddha often compared natural mind to water, which in its essence is always clear and clean. Mud, sediment, and other impurities may temporarily darken or pollute the water, but we can filter away such impurities and restore its natural clarity.


Mingyur Rinpoche

from the book The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness

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