Compassion and empathy are not the same as feeling sorry for oneself. They are emotions that extend our perceptual ranges.

In the advanced practice, the relationship between the Zen master and the student becomes very terse. The Zen master will expect things of the student because the student is in graduate school.

The karma that is most interesting is the mental karma because ultimately it generates physical action.

Energy is gained by giving energy. When we give energy, we gain energy. This is different than having someone manipulate you and take your energy.

There is another kind of wisdom, the wisdom of following - the wisdom of not taking the lead with your ego.

I believe that it is the responsibility of everyone in corporate life to help with the funding of non-profit organizations.

Spiritual balance is the principle that allows the mind to be still. You cannot expect the world to settle down, everything to work out, in order for you to be happy. You have to get control of your mind.