Jetsun Milarepa

Jetsun Milarepa

Tibetan yogi and poet.

A Tibetan yogi and poet who is considered one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism. His life was marked by profound transformation, from a troubled youth to a realized master. Known for his deep meditation practices and mystical poetry, he emphasized the importance of renunciation, compassion, and meditation in achieving spiritual enlightenment. His teachings continue to inspire Tibetan Buddhists and spiritual seekers worldwide.

Jetsun Milarepa Quotes about Human

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  • How senseless to disregard one's life by fighting foes who are but frail flowers. How foolish to spend your lifetime without meaning when a precious human body is so rare a gift.
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  • If one stays too long with friends, they will soon tire of him; living in such closeness leads to dislike and hate. It is but human to expect and demand too much when one dwells too long in companionship.
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  • The world knows a caterpillar becomes a butterfly but they don’t care that it also becomes a moth. One is diurnal, another nocturnal. Human once awakened can change the view to change self from Angulimala to a Buddha.
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  • What appears as a demon, what is called a demon, what is recognized as a demon, exists within a human being himself and disappears with him.
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