Whatever forms of meditation you practice, the most important point is to apply mindfulness continuously, and make a sustained effort. It is unrealistic to expect results from meditation within a short period of time. What is required is continuous sustained effort.

I have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile.

When you talk you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new.

A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility

The Laws of Reasoning consist of the ground, the path, and the result. ...Suffering is in the mind. How we perceive happiness determines our suffering or not.

Anger is the real destroyer of our good human qualities; an enemy with a weapon cannot destroy these qualities, but anger can. Anger is our real enemy.

I consider myself as a free spokesman for the people.