Refraining from false speech: speech from the heart. Undertake for one week not to gossip (positively or negatively) or speak about anyone you know who is not present with you (any third party).

When we struggle to change ourselves we, in fact, only continue the patterns of self-judgement and aggression. We keep the war against ourselves alive.

Yes, there are troubles in the world. There's war and hatred, there's sickness and difficulty. And there is also an undying spirit, an inviolable consciousness that is born in each of us. It is who we are, and it's everything and it's nothing.

Indifference is a misguided way of defending ourselves.

There are many ways up the mountain and each of us must choose a practice that feels true to our heart.

Those who are Awake live in a state of constant amazement.

The aim of spiritual life is to awaken a joyful freedom, a benevolent and compassionate heart in spite of everything.