Our business is to be happy.

If you the owner of the dog, really showing not just food but real affection, then dog very much appreciate. Isn't it?

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.

Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

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.

Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.

Maybe, just maybe, I would like to become a real spiritual teacher, a working lama!