Don't use Buddhism to become a Buddhist. Use Buddhism to become better at whatever else in your life you are doing already.

Treat each person as you would an old friend.

We need to strengthen such inner values as contentment, patience and tolerance, as well as compassion for others. Keeping in mind that it is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends, compassion is the key to ensuring our own well-being.

Nothing comes into being without a cause and when all the conditions are created, there is nothing that can prevent the consequence.

Most of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions.

It’s in our interest to take care of others. Self-centrednes s is opposed to basic human nature. In our own interest as human beings we need to pay attention to our inner values. Sometimes people think compassion is only of help to others, while we get no benefit. This is a mistake. When you concern yourself with others, you naturally develop a sense of self-confidence . To help others takes courage and inner strength.

An open heart is an open mind.