Every word, every look, every action, and every smile can bring happiness to others.

Shallow understanding accompanies poor compassion; great understanding goes with great compassion.

People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.

Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.

The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.

A teacher cannot give you the truth The truth is already in you You only need to open yourself – body, mind and heart- so that his or her teachings will penetrate your own seeds of understanding and enlightenment If you let the words enter you, the soil and the seeds will do the rest of the work

Do not avoid contact with suffering or close your eyes before suffering. Do not lose awareness of the existence of suffering in the life of the world. Find ways to be with those who are suffering by all means, including personal contact and visits, images, sounds. By such means, awaken yourself and others to the reality of suffering in the world.