The ideas that we have about self are an aggregate within a state of mind, and they chain us to a state of mind.

In my travels, I have found two peoples, the Tibetans and the Fijians, who don't seem to have this problem. Their closeness with their environment, their religions, and their relationships with each other and nature make them feel part of everything.

The strong conquer the weak. The weak serve the strong and hope to become strong so they can conquer others who are weaker.

The teacher has nothing to do with people who use their mental powers to block the enlightenment of others. These people lack control. What can you teach someone who lacks control?

Lao Tsu says the way of life is water, to be fluid.

I consider those persons to be my students who come and meditate with me on a regular basis, who, in spite of the hardships and difficulties on the path of knowledge, still continue to try, and who respect me as I respect them.

None of this exists. All important decisions in the universe occur someplace else.