It takes quite a bit of time to become enlightened. But it really is not so different from learning any other art; all you need is time, a good teacher, and practice.

The study of meditation is the entrance into the world of Wonderland. It has nothing to do with how you'd like it. You want a nice neat little study that's easily understandable.

The sensual experiences in life are not to be avoided. This is the philosophy of Tantric Buddhism - nor are they particularly to be sought after.

The third stage is no thought. No thought is not the end of meditation. It is the beginning of higher meditation.

Most people think happiness comes from experiences in the world. The fulfillment of desire causes a type of happiness. But as soon as they experience passes, the happiness passes.

In lower levels things are dark, gray, experiences are shallow. You become alienated from those around you.

There is a time you can't turn it back. When a person is very destructive, when they hate you tremendously, you have to disassociate with them.