Why would you invest all that energy on those plans for the future if you were not somehow blindly convinced that you are still sure to be here in this world for a long time to come? The great practitioners of the past described themselves as “yogis with the thought of impermanence implanted firmly in their hearts.” They saw clearly the futility of ordinary pursuits. Their minds were entirely turned toward the Dharma
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
from the book The Hundred Verses of Advice: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on What Matters Most
translated by Padmakara Translation Group
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Further quotes from the book The Hundred Verses of Advice:
- The Dharma is the best way of using your life
- Right here beside you
- Dwell in the simplicity of the present moment
- Dreamlike obsessions
- Free of being caught by anything at all
- Start that very day
- Without settling anywhere
- Have you prepared yourselves a boat
- Love and compassion for all
- The most profound spiritual practice
- Nothing to be gained or lost
- There is never any time to spare
- Flying off into the bardo
- When you reach the threshold of death
- The faults within
- Happiness and suffering
- Overcoming obstacles
- Put on the armor of diligence
- You will have to go
- Abandon negative friendships