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

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

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

Compassion is a Shepherd, Always tending his herd.

Patience is a strength, not a weakness; and if by practicing patience we stop retaliating to harm and criticism, people will gradually come to understand that our real nature is very special

In recent years our knowledge of modern technology has increased considerably, and as a result we have witnessed remarkable material progress, but there has not been a corresponding increase in human happiness. There is no less suffering in the world today, and there are no fewer problems. Indeed, it might be said that there are now more problems and greater dangers than ever before.

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