Meditation is another dimension of natural beauty. People talk about appreciating natural beauty-climbing mountains, seeing giraffes and tigers in Africa, and all sorts of things. But nobody seems to appreciate this kind of natural beauty of ourselves. This is actually far more beautiful than flora and fauna, far more fantastic, far more painful and colorful and delightful.

Take a friendly attitude toward your thoughts.

Whatever shakes you should without delay, right away, be incorporated into the path.

When one is able to overcome the romantic and emotional attitude, one discovers truth even in the kitchen sink.

Buddhism doesn't tell you what is false and what is true but it encourages you to find out for yourself.

We do not have to be ashamed of what we are. As sentient beings we have wonderful backgrounds. These backgrounds may not be particularly enlightened or peaceful or intelligent. Nevertheless, we have soil good enough to cultivate; we can plant anything in it.

Ultimately, that is the definition of bravery: not being afraid of yourself.