To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in somebody else.

To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else: even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness.

Meditation is valuable for all of humanity because it involves looking inward. People don't have to be religious to look inside themselves more carefully. It is constructive and worthwhile to analyze our emotions, including compassion and our sense of caring, so that we can become more calm and happy.

By setting our motivation strongly in the morning when our mind is fresh and clear, we are much more likely to remember it during the day and act with that intention

The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others.

Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result you feel peaceful and content.

A tree with strong roots can withstand the most violent storm, but the tree can't grow roots just as the storm appears on the horizon.