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

With mindfulness, you can establish yourself in the present in order to touch the wonders of life that are available in that moment.

If you're a politician, you might want to learn the Buddhist way of negotiation. Restoring communication and bringing back reconciliation is clear and concrete in Buddhism.

Birth is okay and death is okay, if we know that they are only concepts in our mind. Reality transcends both birth and death.

You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.

Every step taken in mindfulness brings us one step closer to healing ourselves and the planet.

Scientists tell us that we have enough technology to save our planet. . . . Yet we don't take advantage of this new technology. . . . The technological has to work hand-in-hand with the spiritual. Our spiritual life is the element that can bring about the energies of peace, calm, brotherhood, understanding, and compassion. Without that, our planet doesn't stand a chance.