Quote by Kelsang Gyatso

Our mind is like a cloudy sky: in essence clear and pure, but overcast by clouds of delusions. Just as the thickest clouds can disperse, so, too, even the heaviest delusions can be removed from our mind.

Our mind is like a cloudy sky: in essence clear and pure, bu

Summary

This quote compares the nature of our mind to a cloudy sky, highlighting its inherent clarity and purity. However, it acknowledges that our minds can become muddled by delusions, resembling clouds covering the sun. The quote offers reassurance that just as dense clouds can disperse, our heaviest delusions can also be eliminated from our minds. It implies that clarity and freedom from delusion are possible, emphasizing the potential for transformation and the removal of obstacles to achieve a clear and pure state of mind.

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By Kelsang Gyatso

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