A good mind is like a rich ground of gleaming gold, lightening up the whole sky with its golden radiance. But if body speech and mind are not tamed, there is very little chance that you will achieve any realization whatsoever. Be aware of your thoughts, words and actions at all times. If they take the wrong direction, your study and practise of the Dharma will be of no use.

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

from the book The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones

translated by Padmakara Translation Group


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