The ultimate reason for meditating is to transform ourselves in order to be better able to transform the world or, to put it another way, to transform ourselves so we can become better human beings in order to serve others in a wiser and more efficient way. It gives your life the noblest possible meaning.

The way you experience [pain] can change so much depending on your attitude.

Changing your attitude has a curative effect... Maybe you can go directly to a change of mind, a change of attitude.

We must distinguish between spirituality in general terms, which aims to make us better people, and religion. Adopting a religion remains optional, but becoming a better human being is essential.

The ultimate reason for meditating is to transform ourselves in order to be better able to transform the world.

[You] can dramatically change [your emotions] to be more altruistic, more loving, more compassionate, more attentive, and especially to have an inner sort of confidence and strength that you know that you have the resources to deal with whatever comes your way.

The basic root of happiness lies in our minds; outer circumstances are nothing more than adverse or favourable.