Inner and Outer Environments

In this short teaching, Mingyur Rinpoche discusses the relationship between the mind and the external world. In particular, he explains how our motivation is the most important factor when it comes to making a difference in the world. You can discuss this teaching in the Monthly Teachings Forum under the topic Inner and Outer Environments.
 

 
Reflection Questions
Can you think of a time when you did something positive, but with a motivation that was self-serving? What about a time when your actions were motivated by genuine compassion? What difference did you notice between these two actions in terms of the effect they had, either on your own experience or the experience of others?
 
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