The process of dying begins with the dissolution of the elements within the body. It has eight stages, beginning with the dissolution of the earth element, then the water, fire and windelements. The color: appearance of a white vision, increase of the red element, black near-attainment, and finally the clear light of death.

Because we all share an identical need for love, it is possible to feel that anybody we meet, in whatever circumstances, is a brother or sister.

What unites all beings is their desire for happiness.

Contemplating the suffering which is unbearable to us, and is unbearable to others, too, can produce awake mind, which arises from the compassion that wishes to free all living beings from suffering.

All beings come from a mother's womb. We should have a clear realization of the oneness of all humanity.

When selflessness is seen in objects, the seed of cyclic existence is destroyed.

Genuine harmony must come from the heart. It cannot come from the barrel of a gun.