In the freshness of the present moment, past is gone, future is not yet born, and—if one remains in pure mindfulness and freedom—disturbing thoughts arise and go without leaving a trace. That is basic meditation.

In a way, there's nothing wrong with playing the piano, but it's not a huge trauma if you don't.

Confidence is closely linked to how well our perceptions match reality

Anyone can be happy by simply training their brain.

When the mind is full of memories and preoccupied by the future, it misses the freshness of the present moment. In this way, we fail to recognize the luminous simplicity of mind that is always present behind the veils of thought.

Children, 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.

While it may be difficult to change the world, it is always possible to change the way we look at it.