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Being Present
Cultivate a Peaceful Mind through Spiritual Practice
By Darren Cockburn
“Sage Advice
I received sage advice from two very wise men regarding emotions and the ensuing eruptions often caused by those emotions. A sage is someone who is respected for their experience, wisdom and judgment. I received the first insight in Miami in September 2004 while attending a public lecture given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on world peace and freeing the mind from suffering. During his opening remarks, His Holiness shared that he is a simple monk and very human, and that sometimes he gets angry with his staff, who lovingly care for him. He further explained that destructive tendencies like anger, jealousy and fear can only be eliminated by the strong desire to free ourselves and all beings from suffering. This is known as bodhicitta or the awakening of the compassionate mind. In order for the world to be in peace, we, as individuals, must first and foremost be in peace. We need to develop and sustain peaceful relations with those who are closest to us, our family, friends, coworkers and neighbors. This, in turn, creates the foundation for peace in the community, the state, the nation and the world at large. From this story, the Dalai Lama taught me that the key to inner peace is mindfulness.”
Excerpt from Chakra Awakening By Margaret Ann Lembo