I was very immersed in the world. I'm very worldly. I love world. I was immersed in my career, in school, in teaching.

We need to preserve these sacred locations for ourselves, for the species of plants and animals that coexist in harmony there, and for the future generations of humankind that will need to be refreshed, renewed and healed by them.

Meditation is not impractical or unrealistic, nor is it difficult to integrate with any lifestyle or age, in that it's timeless, although it occurs in time.

Wisdom, in the world of enlightenment, is not gained through conversation. Wisdom and enlightenment is something that you gain by making the mind still.

Everything depends on your state of awareness. If your state of awareness is low, then all the material success in the world won't help.

Unlike the transient days of our lives that constantly come and go, nirvana has always been, is now, and always will be.

When you find yourself dwelling on something negative, consciously use your willpower to remove your mind from that which is negative. Move your mind into the flow of something positive.