Daily Reflections for January, 2008 - Sri Ramana Maharshi

The readers are advised to read one thought a day and then deeply reflect on it. Think about it. Live that idea. Apply it in daily life.

January 1, 2008
Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival.

January 2, 2008
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

January 3, 2008
I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion, and elimination of ignorance, selfishness, and greed.

January 4, 2008
I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.

January 5, 2008
I am a simple Buddhist monk.

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