People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don't suffer anymore.

From time to time, to remind ourselves to relax and be peaceful, we may wish to set aside some time for a retreat, a day of mindfulness, when we can walk slowly, smile, drink tea with a friend, enjoy being together as if we are the happiest people on Earth.

In Buddhism, we talk of meditation as an act of awakening, to be awake to the fact that the earth is in danger and living species are in danger.

Fearlessness is not only possible, it is the ultimate joy. When you touch nonfear, you are free.

By listening with calm and understanding, we can ease the suffering of another person.

To meditate with mindful breathing is to bring body and mind back to the present moment so that you do not miss your appointment with life.

We really have to understand the person we want to love. If our love is only a will to possess, it is not love. If we only think of ourselves, if we know only our own needs and ignore the needs of the other person, we cannot love.