The wave does not need to die to become water. She is already water.

It is said that God has created man in his own image. But it may be that humankind has created God in the image of humankind.

Sometimes you have a flash of insight, but it's not strong enough to survive. Therefore in the practice of Buddhism, samadhi is the power to maintain insight alive in every moment, so that every speech, every word, every act will bear the nature of that insight. It is a question of cleaning. And you clean better if you are surrounded by those who are practicing exactly the same.

To be a monk is to have time to practice for your transformation and healing. And after that to help with the transformation and healing of other people.

The therapist does not treat patients by simply giving them another set of beliefs. He or she tries to help them see which kinds of ideas and beliefs have led to their suffering. Many patients want to get rid of their painful feelings, but they do not want to get rid of their beliefs, the viewpoints that are the very roots of their feelings.

At the moment of waking up, before getting out of bed, get in touch with your breath

The more compassionate you are, the more generous you can be. The more generous you are, the move loving friendliness you cultivate to help the world.