If the world does not shine brightly, even just the physical, sensual perception after meditation, you have not meditated. You have sat and thought of things that were not real.

People are kept in line in society because they fear punishment. The assumption that underlies this mentality is that a human being will follow their desires without mitigation.

For most people this is not a conscious process, it's an inner pull that takes place, that simply draws them there.

A person who has power doesn't seek to challenge others, their battles are within.

I don't believe in anything, yet I believe emphatically in almost everything. It all depends on what seems appropriate at the time.

The sights of infinity can be too strong. They can scorch the soul. It's best to take infinity on a little at a time.

I have been sought out by a number of people who would have felt uncomfortable coming to a large public meditation. They don't want people to come up and ask for autographs.