Meditation is not to get out of society, to escape from society, but to prepare for a reentery into society.

People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don't suffer anymore.

Maybe we have enough technology to save the planet but it is not enough because the people are not ready.

Root out the violence in your life, and learn to live compassionately and mindfully. Seek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others is possible.

Go slowly, breathe and smile.

The situation the Earth is in today has been created by unmindful production and unmindful consumption. We consume to forget our worries and our anxieties. Tranquilising ourselves with over-consumption is not the way.

Every word, every look, every action, and every smile can bring happiness to others.