The problem is whether we are determined to go in the direction of compassion or not. If we are, then can we reduce the suffering to a minimum? If I lose my direction, I have to look for the North Star, and I go to the north. That does not mean I expect to arrive at the North Star. I just want to go in that direction.

We ourselves need love; it's not only society, the world outside, that needs love. But we can't expect that love to come from outside of us. We should ask the question whether we are capable of loving ourselves as well as others.

Transformations is the word. We can do the work of transformation only in the present moment

You do not suffer because things are impermanent. You suffer because things are impermanent and you think they are permanent.

The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.

Without full awareness of breathing, there can be no development of meditative stability and understanding.

Seeds can produce seeds Seeds can produce formations. Formations can produce seeds. Formations can produce formations.