By eating meat we share responsibility for causing climate change, the destruction of our forests, and the poisoning of our air and water. The simple act of becoming a vegetarian can make a difference in the health of our planet.

Anyone who is practicing understanding and compassion can exemplify true power. Anyone can be a Buddha.

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?

Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything.

People normally cut reality into compartments, and so are unable to see the interdependence of all phenomena. To see one in all and all in one is to break through the great barrier which narrows one's perception of reality.

Know that life can only be found in the present moment.

If you establish serenity and happiness inside yourself, you provide the world with a solid base of peace. If you do not give yourself peace, how can you share it with others? If you do not begin your peace work with yourself, where will you go to begin it?