We are all interconnected in a web of kindness from which it is impossible to separate ourself.

We need modern ideas, but we also need ancient wisdom. If we deny ancient wisdom we are making a big mistake.

Going for refuge to Buddha,Dharma, and Sangha means that we apply effort to receiving Buddha's blessings, to putting Dharma into practice, and to receiving help from Sangha.

It is through our anger and hatred that we transform people into enemies.

We know that we are happy when our mind is peaceful, and unhappy when it is not. It is therefore clear that our happiness depends upon our having a peaceful mind and not on good external conditions. Even if our external conditions are poor, if we maintain a peaceful mind all the time we shall always be happy.

Enlightenment is the inner light of wisdom that is permanently free from all mistaken appearance, and whose function is to bestow mental peace upon each and every living being every day.

Our mind is like a field, and performing actions is like sowing seeds in that field.