We do not have to die to enter the kingdom of Heaven, In fact we have to be fully alive. When we are truly alive we see that the tree is part of Heaven and we are also part of Heaven. The whole universe is conspiring to reveal this to us. Peace is available and when we touch it everything becomes real. We become ourselves, fully alive in the present moment.

It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of a community -a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. This may be the most important thing we can do for the survival of the earth.

Our life is a manifestation, and we can very well make that manifestation beautiful and meaningful and have a good influence.

You are not an observer, you are a participant.

Every word, every look, every action, and every smile can bring happiness to others.

Do not say that I'll depart tomorrow because even today I still arrive.

Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment. Fully alive, fully aware.