In the Buddha's life story we see the three stages of practice: Morality comes first, then concentrated meditation, and then wisdom. And we see that the path takes time.

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

I met an American lady many years ago, much distant. Then I told her about my own difficult experiences and I showed some genuine concern. She responded, "Why are you so concerned about me?" We need more patience. At a fundamental level, we are the same human brothers and sisters. Then forget it. The human mind is very strange. Like that.

Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.

The universe is a single atom: the convergence of science and spirituality.

All I can do is engage with complete sincerity. Then whatever happens, there is no regret.

It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to happiness and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering, and in fact it is said that bringing about discipline within one's mind is the essence of the Buddha's teaching.