From the book Immortality and Reincarnation by Alexandra David-Neel:
Everything is in a state of continuous transformation, nothing endures and, at the same time, nothing is destroyed.
An Australian woman named Anaree Nelson became involved in Tibetan Buddhism
and was ordained in the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in 2005.
From the book Immortality and Reincarnation by Alexandra David-Neel:
Everything is in a state of continuous transformation, nothing endures and, at the same time, nothing is destroyed.
Everybody seems normal until you get to know them.
— Author Unknown
If you tell the truth to others, then they can also be open with you — maybe not immediately, but you are giving them the opportunity to express themselves honestly as well. When you do not say what you feel, you generate confusion for yourself and confusion for others. Avoiding the truth defeats the purpose of speech as communication.
Telling the truth is also connected with gentleness. A Shambhala person speaks gently: he or she doesn't bark. Gentle speech expresses your dignity, as does having a good head and shoulders. It would be very strange if someone had a good head and shoulders and began to bark. It would be very incongruous.
If you are telling the truth, then you can speak gently, and your words will have power.
The practices of the spiritual path, if done with correct understanding and application, bring results.
Results develop faith.
When faith is strong and based on certainty, it furthers practice.
Faith and practice together lead to wisdom and happiness.