We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds.

We do not need to become unhappy just because things don't go our way.

This impure world that we presently experience exists only in relation to our impure mind.

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.

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

Being patient means to welcome wholeheartedly whatever arises.

A Temple is one of the best ways of benefiting other living beings - it is the best form of public service.