There are always some people who are ready to embrace a doctrine, a notion, a dogma, and they miss the real teaching.

The way we live our daily lives is what most effects the situation of the world. If we can change our daily lives, then we can change our governments and can change the world. Our president and governments are us. They reflect our lifestyle and our way of thinking. The way we hold a cup of tea, pick up the newspaper or even use toilet paper are directly related to peace.

When the energy of compassion and love touches us, healing establishes itself.

Life has left her footprints on my forehead. But I have become a child again this morning. The smile, seen through leaves and flowers, is back to smooth away the wrinkles, as the rains wipe away footprints on the beach. Again a cycle of birth and death begins.

A bodhisattva doesn't have to be perfect. Anyone who is aware of what is happening and who tries to wake up other people is a bodhisattva. We are all bodhisattvas, doing our best.

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

By taking a look at your anger it can be transformed into the kind of energy that you need - understanding and compassion.