Though outer events may be difficult, the key to our happiness is how our mind responds to them.

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

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).

Whenever we forgive, in small ways at home, or in great ways between nations, we free ourselves from the past.

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.

Every individual has a unique contribution.

It's much better to become a Buddha than a Buddhist.