
Teachings to the Malaysian Youth: Is Being Good Enough?
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche answers a student question about whether merely being a “good person” is sufficient practice.
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche answers a student question about whether merely being a “good person” is sufficient practice.
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Phakchok Rinpoche recently met with some younger family members of the Malaysian sangha. In this recording, Rinpoche answers a question from a student asking whether it was sufficient just to be a good person. Rinpoche answers that merely being "nice" is not enough, as this mentality is still tied up with ego-clinging and a hero mentality. Through our practice, we are able to generate the selflessness, dignity, and confidence needed to fully realize the nature of our minds.
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