The human mind generates an auric field that covers up naturalness, innate divinity of life. That auric field is a field of doubt.

The word "Guru", as it is used in the contemporary American scene, is someone who takes all your money and tells you what to do with your life. You assume no responsibility. A lot of people want that free ride.

I feel that there's a certain danger in always being in a lovely rural setting. You can lose touch.

To perfect your nature means to let go of this world and place your attention fully in the plane of enlightenment.

The next best thing is to work with those who are not quite there yet to bring them up to that level.

The more moral you pretend to be, the less moral you are; the less moral you try to be, the more moral you are.

Many sections are taken up with political discussions and how the way of the ruler, the merchant, the householder, and the army interact with the Tao.