Knowing that anger makes me ugly, I smile instead. I return to myself and meditate on love.

Each moment you are alive is a gem. It needs you to breathe gently for the miracles to be displayed.

My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground on which I stand.

Our notions about happiness entrap us. We forget that they are just ideas. Our idea of happiness can prevent us from actually being happy. We fail to see the opportunity for joy that is right in front of us when we are caught in a belief that happiness should take a particular form.

Due to attachment, anger, and foolishness, I have committed numberless mistakes in speech, deed and thought. I bow my head and repent. I vow from today to begin anew, to live day and night in mindfulness, and not to repeat my previous mistakes.

In the Light of interbeing, peace and happiness in your daily life means peace and happiness in the world.

To be a monk is to have time to practice for your transformation and healing. And after that to help with the transformation and healing of other people.