Khenpo Sherab Sangpo
If we bring our mind fully under control, the result is liberation and happiness. If our mind is out of control, the result is the suffering of samsara…
As Buddhists, we believe that the perfect means of subduing our mind was taught by the Buddha alone.
If we seek happiness within the mind, we discover ultimate happiness. If we seek happiness outside the mind, we discover that external prosperity often brings much suffering.
Therefore, no matter what Buddhist scripture we study through listening, contemplating, and meditating, it is nothing but a source of methods for taming our uncontrolled mind.
In addition, importantly, when we develop love, compassion, and bodhichitta in the mind, we enhance calm-abiding meditation, which gives us a sense of deep peace beyond external conditions.
If we have these qualities, no matter where we live, whether we have positive or negative people around us, whether we are rich or poor or experience pleasure or pain, whether we hear praise or blame—whatever happens, we will be happy.
Therefore, the great teacher Atisha Dipamkara advises:
