What is required is the finding of that Immovable Point within one's self, which is not shaken by any of those tempests which the Buddhists call 'the eight karmic winds': 1-fear of pain, 2-desire for pleasure; 3-fear of loss; 4-desire for gain; 5-fear of blame, 6-desire for praise; 7-fear of disgrace; [and] 8-desire for fame.

Behind all these manifestations is the one radiance, which shines through all things.

Man was not breathed into the earth. Man came out of the earth.

Whatever the hell happens, say, 'This is what I need.'

There is no security in following the call to adventure.

Life is a guy trying to play a violin solo in public, while learning the music and his instrument at the same time.

You know, when real trouble comes your humanity is awakened. The fundamental human experience is that of compassion.