The purpose of a spiritual discipline is to give us a way to stop the war, not by our force of will, but organically, through understanding an gradual training.

Knowledge and achievements matter little if we do not yet know how to touch the heart of another and be touched.

The knowledge of the past stays with us. To let go is to release the images and emotions, the grudges and fears, the clingings and disappointments of the past that bind our spirit.

Know that the freedom you seek can be found right here where you are.

Have respect for yourself, and patience and compassion. With these, you can handle anything.

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

Without being aware of it, you take many things as being your identity: your body, your race, your beliefs, your thoughts.