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

Going for refuge to Buddha,Dharma, and Sangha means that we apply effort to receiving Buddha's blessings, to putting Dharma into practice, and to receiving help from Sangha.

I have not met one living being that has not been the mother of all the rest.

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

When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the side of the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development. Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to be free from problems, we must transform our mind.

Being patient means to welcome wholeheartedly whatever arises.

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