Buddhism teaches us not to try to run away from suffering. You have to confront suffering. You have to look deeply into the nature of suffering in order to recognize its cause, the making of the suffering.

It is possible to live twenty-four hours a day in a state of love. Every movement, every glance, every thought, and every word can be infused with love.

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

No one is more worthy of your kindness and compassion than you are.

Our appointment with life is in the present moment. If we do not have peace and joy right now, when will we have peace and joy?

Scientists tell us that we have enough technology to save our planet. . . . Yet we don't take advantage of this new technology. . . . The technological has to work hand-in-hand with the spiritual. Our spiritual life is the element that can bring about the energies of peace, calm, brotherhood, understanding, and compassion. Without that, our planet doesn't stand a chance.

You are not an observer, you are a participant.