The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.

It is difficult to explain to children in the "overdeveloped" nations that not all children in the world have such beautiful and nourishing food. Awareness of this fact alone can help us overcome many of our own psychological pains. Eventually our contemplation can help us see how to assist those who need our help so much.

To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.

"I am breathing in and liberating my mind. I am breathing out and liberating my mind." One practices like this.

It's wonderful to be alive and to walk on earth.

There is the mud, and there is the lotus that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus.

There are many, many Christians who practice Buddhism, and they become better and better Christians all the time.