One of the things that kills Buddhist spiritual life is excessive seriousness.

One of the things that kills Buddhist spiritual life is excessive seriousness.

It can be easy to love all beings from a distance; it can be a great challenge when we have to live with them.

When you meditate, don't think about what is happening. Rather, let your awareness be seated in the tender warmth you feel in your body. If you do this, any meditation practice you do will be fruitful.

Nothing whatsoever is worth the cost of a contracted heart.

Generosity is not limited to the giving of material things. We can be generous with our kindness and receptivity. Generosity can mean the simple giving of a smile or extending ourselves to really listen to a friend. Paradoxically, even being willing to receive the generosity of others can be a form of generosity.

Freedom from clinging gives room in our hearts to grow.