This is the power of genuine compassion and spiritual practice - it has the ability to undo negativity and limited views, creating space for real change and understanding.

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Even someone who judges you incorrectly can be transformed and see greater dharma.

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But when you learn the beauty and power of bodhicitta, you discover that compassion is a much more beautiful way of being.

It makes you a helpful person to be around for others, and it enlightens and strengthens you in the process.

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When compassion arises naturally in these moments, you know the dharma is taking root in your daily life

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We must examine our intent in deeper and deeper ways.

If you're doing things the wrong way, you have to let go of what doesn't work and realign with what does.

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He stopped, got a C instead of an A on his next test, but felt a thousand times better.

He learned to study properly, got back to straight A's, and felt great about those grades too.

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When you accept life as it is, you see who you are.

Only you can look into your mind and know what is true.

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Meditation is stilling your mind, seeing the thoughts that come up, going beyond those thoughts so you can experience life without mental modifications.

Directly knowing life.
That's balance.

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Align your spirit with what you do, or whatever you succeed in will leave you dissatisfied.

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He left Nalanda for a simple sangha of 100 monks, and in one month became a stream winner.

We must examine our motives, look at the deeper reasons why we do things.

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