Sylvia Boorstein Quotes About Extras

Quotes about: Extras

• The Buddha taught that suffering is the extra pain in the mind that happens when we feel an anguished imperative to have things be different from how they are. We see it most clearly when our personal situation is painful and we want very much for it to change. It's the wanting very much that hurts so badly, the feeling of "I need this desperately," that paralyzes the mind. The "I" who wants so much feels isolated. Alone.

  Sylvia Boorstein

  Hurt, Pain, Feelings

  Sylvia Boorstein, Ph.D. (2007). “Pay Attention, for Goodness' Sake: Practicing the Perfections of the Heart--The Buddhist Path of Kindness”, p.37, Ballantine Books

• I understood that the teacher was not eing dismissive, that the problem would be addressed. But, without extra upset. A noncombative response, the Buddha taught, assures that pain does not become suffering. And, unclouded by the tension of struggle, the mind is able to assess clearly and respond wisely.

  Sylvia Boorstein

  Teacher, Pain, Struggle

• The Buddha taught complete honesty, with the extra instruction that everything a person says should be truthful and helpful.

  Sylvia Boorstein

  Honesty, Taught, Helpful

  Sylvia Boorstein (1995). “It's easier than you think: the Buddhist way to happiness”, HarperOne

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