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

The more we want certain situations, the more we find ourself stuck in situations we do not want.

Since the real purpose of meditation is to increase our capacity to help others, taking time each day to meditate is not selfish. We have to manage our time and energy in such a way that we can be of maximum benefit to others, and to do this we need time alone to recover our strength, collect our thoughts, and see things in perspective

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

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.

Being patient means to welcome wholeheartedly whatever arises.

Learning to cherish others is the best solution to our daily problems, and it is the source of all our future happiness and good fortune.