Meditation is offering your genuine presence to yourself in every moment.

Anger is the energy that people use in order to act. But when you are angry, you are not lucid, and you might do wrong things. That is why compassion is a better energy.

I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam. I think if Buddhism can help, it is the concrete methods of practice.

Every step taken in mindfulness brings us one step closer to healing ourselves and the planet.

When our beliefs are based on our own direct experience of reality and not on notions offered by others, no one can remove these beliefs from us.

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.

We try to live every moment like that, dwelling peacefully in the present moment, and respond to events with compassion.