In my definition of consciousness, consciousness is the same thing as life. What wisdom traditions also call spirit.

Craving security is the cause of insecurity. Freedom is knowing that the only point of arrival is now.

Solving problems should be a joy, a welcome challenge to our creativity.

Eat, breathe, meditate and love and you're all set

My head monk asked how it was walking. I said it hurt without shoes. And he said, 'It hurts on the foot that's down, but the one that's up feels really good - so focus on that one'.

The solution is never at the level of the problem. The solution is always love, which is beyond problems.

One of the unique things about the human brain is that it can do only what it thinks it can do. The minute you say 'my memory isn't what it used to be' or 'I can't remember a thing today.' You are actually training your brain to live up to your diminished expectations.