Be peace, don't just talk about it.

Sometimes when I am alone in my room in the dark, I practice smiling to myself. I do this to be kind to myself, to take good care of myself, to love myself. I know that if I cannot take care of myself, I cannot take care of anyone else.

Breath is aligned with both body and mind and it alone can bring them together.

The practice of Zen is to eat, breathe, cook, carry water, and scrub the toilet — to infuse every act of body, speech, and mind — with mindfulness, to illuminate every leaf and pebble, every heap of garbage, every path that leads to our mind's return home.

The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person joy.

If we know how to create the energy of love, understanding, compassion, and beauty, then we can contribute a lot to the world.

Even if you only stop and focus on your breathing for a few breaths, or for a minute or two, its very valuable.