An open heart is an open mind.

When we encounter suffering, it is important to respond w/ compassion rather than to question the politics of those we help.

Unlike physical progress, which is subject to natural restrictions, the qualities of the mind can be developed limitlessly.

The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others. Rather, we must criticize ourselves. How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life.

Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.

Samsara - our conditioned existence in the perpetual cycle of habitual tendencies and nirvana - genuine freedom from such an existence- are nothing but different manifestations of a basic continuum. So this continuity of consciousness us always present. This is the meaning of tantra.

Every human action, whether it has become positive or negative, must depend on motivation.