Developing compassion and wisdom and helping those in need is the true meaning of life.

All objects whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, are mere appearances to the mind just like things experienced in a dream

We should understand that our problems do not exist outside of ourself, but are part of our mind that experiences unpleasant feelings.

We underestimate the value of patience. It is possible that people might sometimes interrupt our meditation sessions or Dharma study, but they can never take away our opportunity to train in inner virtues such as patience. It is this mental training, rather than outer virtuous activities, that is the essence of Dharma practice.

Just as full sunlight completely dispels all darkness but even a few rays provide a measure of light, so, if we complete the practice of training the mind, we will totally dispel the darkness of our ignorance, but if we engage in only some parts of the practice, this will still help to reduce our ignorance and self-cherishing .

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

Whenever we strive to make progress in our meditations, contemplations and so forth we are practicing effort.