The most important benefit of patience consists in the way it acts as a powerful antidote to the affliction of anger.

If we see pride among people who have no idea about Dharma, it is understandable. However, if afflictive emotions and haughtiness are present among Dharma practitioners, it is great disgrace to practice

In today's highly interdependent world, individuals and nations can no longer resolve many of their problems by themselves. We need one another. It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family, to support its weaker members, and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.

The colors of light are infinite through refraction, yet they all come from the same source. Thus I cannot detach myself from the wickedest soul, nor fail to identify with the most virtuous.

Someone else's action should not determine your response.

The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength.

A genuine transformation that results from sustained concerted effort is long lasting because it has a firm foundation.