Happiness is something that comes from creating good karma. The monk who feels that what they are doing is unpleasant is not really creating any good karma and will not have a better lifetime.

You have to become a master or mistress of your mind.

The universe is a giant perceptual matrix. It perceives itself through its substance

If you want to create a different character, you can do so just by altering your style of dress and cosmetics.

You don't always have to be the winner, have everybody notice you. It's fun to dance alone sometimes.

What will really release the kundalini is creating a stillness in your life. This stillness will come about through deep caring and introspection. It will come about slowly and then quickly - it builds momentum.

Who needs to go the horror movies? Just go outside or turn on the TV. Buddha called it the "nightmare of the day." Welcome to incarnate experience.