One of the most common ways of not acknowledging our faults is to blame others.

Whenever anyone, Buddhist or not, sees a Temple or an image of Buddha they receive blessings.

If everyone sincerely practices the path of compassion and wisdom, all their problems will be solved. I guarantee this.

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.

Patience is a mind that is able to accept fully and happily, whatever occurs. It is much more than just gritting our teeth and putting up with things. Being patient means to welcome wholeheartedly whatever arises, having given up the idea that things should be other than what they are.

When we learn to accept difficult circumstances patiently, the real problem disappears.

Whenever we practise meditation, whether or not our meditation is clear, we are performing a virtuous mental action that is a cause of our future happiness and peace of mind.