Right now we have obtained a human rebirth and have the opportunity to attain enlightenment through Dharma practice, so if we waste this precious opportunity in meaningless activities there is no greater loss and no greater foolishness.

A practice that is suitable for one person is not necessarily suitable for someone else, and a practice that is appropriate for one person at one time is not necessarily appropriate for that same person at another time. Buddha did not expect us to put all his teachings into practice right away--they are intended for a great variety of practitioners of different levels and dispositions.

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

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.

Everything we have and everything we enjoy, including our very life, is due to the kindness of others. In fact, every happiness there is in the world arises as a result of others' kindness.

Practicing Dharma is the supreme method for improving the quality of our human life.