This world only brings things apart that come together, and brings things together that weren't together.

The things you see are real, but they are not a complete seeing - Samsara.

Humor enables us to deal with and overcome many of the most painful and difficult situations in our lives.

Sports and athletics can be a path in Zen, in concordance with daily practice of zazen meditation. You need to move with your spirit, not just with your body.

The final battles are the samskaras of good karma. They prevent Samadhi. Naturally for a religious person the avoidance is intensive. They are so hung up on good karma and on method.

Nirvana and enlightenment exist just on the other side of your sensory perceptions and your thoughts.

Interestingly enough, Aurthur C. Clarke once autographed a copy of his book "Rendezvous with Rama" for me.