Wisdom and compassion should become the dominating influences that guide our thoughts , our words, and our actions.
Matthieu RicardYou can't be at the same time a spiritual master and someone who is always angry. It doesn't work.
Matthieu RicardThe goal of meditation is precisely to make your mind smooth and manageable so that it can be concentrated or relaxed at will; and especially to free it from the tyranny of mental afflictions and confusion
Matthieu RicardChildren, old people, vagabonds laugh easily and heartily: they have nothing to lose and hope for little. In renunciation lies a delicious taste of simplicity and deep peace.
Matthieu Ricard