The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.

Dealing with our overweight - or with any of our life's difficulties, for that matter - is not a battle to be fought. Instead, we must learn how to make friends with our hardships and challenges. They are there to help us; they are natural opportunities for deeper understanding and transformation, brining us more joy and peace as we learn to work with them.

I am determined not to kill, not to let others kill, and not to support any act of killing in the world, in my thinking, and in my way of life

From time to time, to remind ourselves to relax and be peaceful, we may wish to set aside some time for a retreat, a day of mindfulness, when we can walk slowly, smile, drink tea with a friend, enjoy being together as if we are the happiest people on Earth.

Buddhism has to do with your daily life, with your suffering and with the suffering of the people around you.

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

Whenever anger comes up, take out a mirror and look at yourself. When you are angry, you are not very beautiful.