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

As we encounter new experiences with a mindful and wise attention, we discover that one of three things will happen to our new experience: it will go away, it will stay the same, or it will get more intense. whatever happens does not really matter.

In sitting on the meditation cushion and assuming the meditation posture, we connect ourselves with the present moment in this body and on this earth.

Life without forgiveness is unbearable.

The words of the Buddha offer this truth: ∼ Hatred never ceases by hatred but by love alone is healed.

As desire abates, generosity is born. When we are connected and present, what else is there to do but give?

There are no holy places and no holy people, only holy moments, only moments of wisdom.