As we watch the world embrace the Olympics in the coming days, let us remember why the modern Olympics came into being: to bring nations closer together, to have the youth of the world compete in sports, rather than fight in war. As long as we believe our own war-driven thoughts, there will always be war, in ourselves, in our families, and in our world. As long as we believe our thoughts, there will always be war.

What you’re believing in the moment creates your suffering or your happiness.

With inquiry, every painful story unravels. Freedom is possible in every moment.

The teacher you need is the person you're living with.

There's no way that a clear mind can live an unhappy life.

You move totally away from reality when you believe that there is a legitimate reason to suffer".

When you become a lover of what is, the war is over.