Mind is self-luminous

"Mind is not 'a' mind; the mind is empty in essence.  Although empty, everything constantly arises in it . . .  Openness is the first essential quality of mind . . . Mind is not only open - it possesses a second essential quality, which is its clarity.  It is both the lucidity of mind's intelligence and the luminosity of experiences
. . . The open and luminous nature of mind is what we call the 'clear light'; it is an open clarity, self-luminous."

Kalu Rinpoche
Tibetan Buddhist spiritual master
"Luminous Mind"

Photo: Red chokecherry leaves, golden cottonwoods, and Arthur's Rock; Lory State Park, CO; October 16, 2012