"Many of the qualities we attribute to a divine spirit of love or
sacred presence reflect the truest and most sacred silence.
Divine silence is accepting, non-judgmental, forgiving, open-minded, and great hearted. Divine silence implies the ability to listen, to hear, and to love.
When we communicate with the sacred,
whether we think of it as being an inner or outer presence,
these are the qualities we take for granted.
These are the qualities we are seeking to nurture in ourselves
as we cultivate the sacred within..."
Finding a Deeper Silence
by Lama Surya Das
