We practice to learn how to let go, not how to increase our holding on to things. Enlightenment appears when you stop wanting anything.

These days people don't search for the Truth. People study simply in order to find knowledge necessary to make a living, raise families and look after themselves, that's all. To them, being smart is more important than being wise!

When we see beyond self, we no longer cling to happiness. And when we stop clinging, we can begin to be happy.

Don't think that only sitting with the eyes closed is practice. If you do think this way, then quickly change your thinking. Steady practice is keeping mindful in every posture, whether sitting, walking, standing or lying down. When coming out of sitting, don't think that you're coming out of meditation, but that you are only changing postures. If you reflect in this way, you will have peace. Wherever you are, you will have this attitude of practice with you constantly. You will have a steady awareness within yourself.

If you are still following your likes and dislikes, you have not even begun to practise Dhamma.

Of course there are dozens of meditation techniques, but it all comes down to this - just let it all be. Step over here where it is cool, out of the battle. Why not give it a try?

We practice to learn how to let go, not how to increase our holding on to things. Enlightenment appears when you stop wanting anything.