I cannot say this too strongly: Do not compare yourselves to others. Be true to who you are, and continue to learn with all your might.

There’s no need for us to be held back by the past or how things have been so far. The important thing is what seeds we are sowing now for the future.

Buhhdism is wisdom. As long as we have wisdom, we can put all things to the best use, we can turn everything in the direction of happiness.

Courage and compassion are two sides of the same coin. Compassion without courage is not genuine. You may have a compassionate thought or impulse, but if you don’t do or say anything, it’s not real compassion.

A truly beautiful person is one who is good at discovering beauty.

Faced with stress, too many people feel they have nowhere to turn to, that they don't have access to the kind of friendships or communities where they can easily and openly share their problems and worries.

It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.