The world is futile when viewed through the persona of the body. The body is not simply the physical body but it's the body of knowledge of this world.

Initially the student, in some traditions, is given a mantra, a particular word of power to focus on. While thoughts are cascading through your mind during meditation, you should be absorbed in the repetition of a mantra.

Everything is part of one web, one matrix of existence, beyond discussion. This is our true self in its undifferentiated form.

At these crossover points, there are a lot of beings, nonphysical beings that cross over back and forth constantly.

It is only hard work that brings about results, doing things for others. Forget about your problems. Take responsibility for your life and make it into something beautiful in the midst of changing circumstances.

The sensual world cannot be avoided. We're in it at every moment. We are part of it.

The person who practices advanced meditation is usually not married, some are. They usually don't have children, some do. But chances are they will not marry or have children because it demands to much time.