Our enemies are our greatest teachers.

If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change.

Patience as we wait to take action is a kind of compassionate mind. Impatience on the other hand can be a source of failure.

Now you are on the Buddhist way. Keep up your meditation, as there is no instant illumination. The mind moves slowly into this. Do not become attached to your method. When, in the course of your meditation, your consciousness will have expanded and been transformed, you will then recognize that all the ways are valid ways.

I am sometimes sad when I hear the personal stories of Tibetan refugees who have been tortured or beaten. Some irritation, some anger comes. But it never lasts long. I always try to think at a deeper level, to find ways to console.

There is soul music, soul food, and soul love.

When we face problems with compassion, sincerity, and good motivation, our solutions may take longer, but ultimately they are better.