Those whose primary concern is to destroy others are at the lowest level of development. Those who are only interested in their own satisfaction are farther along. Those who both do things for their own satisfaction and the satisfaction of others are even father along. Then there are saints who just constantly live for the welfare of others.

I don't believe in anything, yet I believe emphatically in almost everything. It all depends on what seems appropriate at the time.

When you chant "Aum" or any mantra, do so softly and gently. Extend the sound. Focus your awareness on the sound of the mantra and become absorbed in it.

To the great pharaohs it mattered a great deal to bury their treasures in the pyramids, which they thought they would bring to the other worlds. But obviously it doesn't matter to them now. They went, the goods stayed.

Then on the other piece of paper, list all the people you know who are taking more than they're adding. Include people from the past.

I don't know how much you know about Zen, but you'll know less when I'm done with you.

Anyone who meditates for a period of time will gradually become more sensitized to all of life.