There is a time for everything. There is a time when I sit down, I concentrate myself on the problem of my bills, but I would not worry before that. One thing at a time.

The electron is first of all your concept of the electron.

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.

To meditate with mindful breathing is to bring body and mind back to the present moment so that you do not miss your appointment with life.

Our own lives are the instruments with which we experiment with truth.

When we say, "I take refuge in the Buddha," we should also understand that "The Buddha takes refuge in me," because without the second part the first part is not complete. The Buddha needs us for awakening, understanding, and love to be real things and not just concepts. They must be real things that have real effects on life. Whenever I say, "I take refuge in the Buddha," I hear "the Buddha takes refuge in me."

Usually when we hear or read something new, we just compare it to our own ideas. If it is the same, we accept it and say that it is correct. If it is not, we say it is incorrect. In either case, we learn nothing.