You have to be careful that in giving energy, you do not allow yourself to be excessively drained or used.

A Buddhist monk has a responsibility first and foremost to themselves, and that's to find the truth each day in every part of their life.

Self-honesty is not putting yourself down or feeling sorry for yourself. Self-honesty is looking at things as they are and then being compelled to make changes.

It is very important to always hold the thought of an enlightened teacher in your mind in a very positive way. When you direct negative energy towards someone who is powerful, it has a terrible bounce-back effect.

Happy people, enlightened people, successful people all share something in common. They have learned how to manage and increase their energy.

The best martial artist doesn't win fights, but avoids fights. Martial arts is a way of gaining basic self-mastery of your mind, body and emotions. It can also be very useful in combat situations.

There are different pathways - be it Zen, tantra, karma yoga, or jnana yoga. Different ways have been devised to do the same thing for different types of people according to their temperament.