There is no continuity at all. The universe isn't any particular way. It strictly depends upon perception.

A Buddhist monk has a responsibility first and foremost to themselves, and that's to find the truth each day in every part of their life.

Free will exists within each of us. Most people choose not to use their free will, so consequently they rarely alter their karmic patterns.

If we don't get violent with ourselves, castigate ourselves, ostracize ourselves and excommunicate ourselves because we didn't live up to the standards we set down for ourselves, then maybe we don't have to do that with other people.

Illusions are shadows moving endlessly across the ground. The shadows are quite real but they're shadows. They have very little substance.

The road for Arjuna is unexpected. Sri Krishna says you have to face that which you fear the most that which you're most attached to and eliminate it. In this case he has to fight a battle, and the battle is his attachments.

Trust yourself. Figure out everything you want, but then don't worry about it. It's all out of our hands. Just let life work through you .