ASK YOURSELF

"how many of the billions of the inhabitants of the planet have any idea of how rare it is to have been born as a human being?

How many of those who understand the rarity of human birth ever think of even using that chance to practice the Dharma?

How many of those who think of practice actually do practice?

How many of those who start really continue?

How many of those who practice continues and attain ultimate realization?

Indeed those who attain ultimate realization compared to those who do not are as few as the stars you can see at daybreak. As long as you fail to recognize the true value of human existence, you will just fritter your life away in futile activity and distraction. When life comes all too soon to its inevitable end, you will not have achieved anything worthwhile at all. But once you really see the unique opportunity that human life can bring, you will definitely direct all your energy into reaping its true worth."

~Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche