Today we can see many different forms of Buddhism, such as Zen and Theravada Buddhism. All these different aspects are practices of Buddha's teachings, and all are equally precious; they are just different presentations.

Happiness and suffering are states of mind, and so their main causes cannot be found outside the mind.

There is no situation so bad that it cannot be accepted patiently, with an open, accommodating, and peaceful heart.

When we look at external things, we can usually distinguish those that are useful and valuable from those that are not. We must learn to look at our mind in the same way.

If we want to cook food we need to leave the stove on continuously and not keep turning it on and off. If the heat is continuous, no matter whether it is high or low our food will eventually be cooked. Similarly, if we continuously apply effort, even if it is only a small effort, it is certain that we shall eventually experience the fruits of our practice.

If we transform our ordinary mind into love and compassion we will naturally act in a positive way.

Faith is like pure eyes that enable us to see a pure and perfect world beyond the suffering world of samsara.