For any practice to work, the mind which is meditating on the object must merge. Often they are facing each other. One has to become completely absorbed, then the transformation will occur.
Interpretation
True meditation requires complete absorption of the mind in the object, leading to transformation.
Tenzin Palmo's quote emphasizes that effective meditation is not merely a passive observation of the object of meditation; rather, it requires an active merging of the meditator's mind with that object. This deep absorption is crucial for achieving transformative experiences and insights, suggesting that true engagement is essential for meaningful practice.
In practice
A motivational speaker might use this quote to emphasize the importance of deep focus in achieving goals.
Ultimately there is light and love and intelligence in this universe. And we are it, we carry that within us, it’s not just something out there, it is within us and this is what we are trying to re-connect with, our original light and love and intelligence, which is who we are, so do not get so distracted by all this other stuff, you know, really remember what we are here on this planet for.
Develop confidence in your innate qualities and believe that these qualities will be brought to fruition.
We have to cultivate contentment with what we have. We really don't need much. When you know this, the mind settles down. Cultivate generosity. Delight in giving. Learn to live lightly. In this way, we can begin to transform what is negative into what is positive. This is how we start to grow up.
One of the advantages of being born in an affluent society is that if one has any intelligence at all, one will realize that having more and more won't solve the problem, and happiness does not lie in possessions, or even relationships: The answer lies within ourselves. If we can't find peace and happiness there, it's not going to come from the outside.
It is a given that we will all make some mistakes in life. It is a given that you will make inappropriate choices for inappropriate reasons. They will in no way affect your worth. No matter what you say or what you do, nothing can minimize the worth of your being. Your worth is a gift from God.
All my life I have risen regularly at four o'clock and have gone into the woods and talked to God. There He gives me my orders for the day.
The spirit is the true self. The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure.
Your past is important but it is not nearly as important to your present as the way you see your future.
Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
No matter what the reason, if you start to scream and shout, you look a fool, and you feel a fool, and you earn the disrespect of everyone.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.