The Healing Power of Mind: Simple Meditation Exercises for Health, Well-Being, and Enlightenment (Buddhayana Series, VII)

Always we should appreciate what we are able to do, and not feel bad about what we haven’t done.

If we train our minds to accept problems as positive, even very difficult problems can become a source of joy instead of suffering.

the big problem is our insistence on imposing concepts upon experiences that are truly open in nature.

Generally, it is harder for the peaceful mind to survive the assaults of sensual joy and material attraction than those of pain and suffering.

living in peace, free from emotional afflictions, and loosening our grip on “self” is the ultimate medicine for both mental and physical health.

Appreciation and contentment, the ability to rejoice in all things large and small, is a major training of Buddhism.

As we shall see, these three basic steps—acknowledging difficulties and suffering, opening to them, and cultivating a positive attitude—are integral to the healing process.

Negative or positive, the perception depends on our minds. If we see something as positive, even if it is a simple cup of tea, it can become an object of joy because of our perception. If we see the same cup of tea as negative, it is unpleasant.

Our minds create the experience of both happiness and suffering, and the ability to find peace lies within us. In its true nature, the mind is peaceful and enlightened. Anyone who understands this is already on the path to wisdom.