Expression is never helped by suppression.

All teachings are mere references. The true experience is living your own life. Then, even the holiest of words are only words.

Whether we remain the ash or become the phoenix is up to us.

Only when peace lives within each of us, will it live outside of us. We must be the wombs for a new harmony. When it is small, peace is fragile. Like a baby, it needs nurturing attention. We must protect peace from violence and perversion if it is to grow. We must be strong to do this. But force, even in the name of honor, is always tragic. Instead, we must use the strength of wisdom and conscience. Only that power can nurture peace in this difficult time.

Muddy water will become clear if allowed to stand undisturbed, and so too will the mind become clear if it is allowed to be still.

The appreciation of life does not require wealth or plenty. It requires only gratitude for the beauty of the world.

Self-discipline leads to higher spiritual states only if practiced with under- standing. The clearer the goal, the greater the result.