祖古烏金仁波切的開示：佛與眾生的差別就有如虛空的寬與窄那般

Most of us come to the teachings from a place of dissatisfaction. Underlying our experience is a subtle uneasiness that we are unable to pinpoint. We have not totally bought into prevalent attitudes about the way things are. Instead, we are seeking to redirect our energy and revaluate our lives according to a different standard. We see so many levels and types of suffering, both physical and mental, and we wish for some way to alleviate this pervasive anguish, as well as our own discomfort.

If we are fortunate enough to follow these feelings all the way through, we will meet with a genuine teacher and a spiritual discipline that includes truthful self-examination, meditation and other skillful practices to disperse habitual negative patterns and assist the growth of positive ways of being.

An open mind and a willingness to seek alternative answers means we have moved in the right direction. We should enhance this approach by studying the histories and theories of these practices. We then carefully investigate the aspects of the different cycles of teachings to determine our particular path. Eventually, though, to bring about results, we need to embark on the training directly.
~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

"It is said that the difference between buddhas and sentient beings is like the difference between the narrowness and the openness of space. Sentient beings are like the space held within a tightly closed fist, while buddhas are fully open, all-encompassing. Basic space and awareness are innately all-encompassing. Basic space is the absence of mental constructs, while awareness is the 'knowing' of this absence of constructs, recognizing the complete emptiness of mind essence. Space and awareness are inherently indivisible."

~ Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

*Image: Tulku Urgyen and his son, a young Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche