Train your mind the same way you’d train a puppy: Be patient, be consistent, and have some fun along the way.

Forgiveness is primarily for our own sake, so that we no longer carry the burden of resentment. But to forgive does not mean we will allow injustice again.

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

As we follow a genuine path of practice, our sufferings may seem to increase because we no longer hide from them or from ourselves. When we do not follow the old habits of fantasy and escape, we are left facing the actual problems and contradictions of our life.

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.

If you put a spoonful of salt in a cup of water it tastes very salty. If you put a spoonful of salt in a lake of fresh water the taste is still pure and clear. Peace comes when our hearts are open like the sky, vast as the ocean.