I think, therefore I am ... not here.

We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet.

Reconciliation is a deep practice that we can do with our listening and our mindful speech. To reconcile means to bring peace and happiness to nations, people, and members of our family.... In order to reconcile, you have to possess the art of deep listening.

Breathing in, I am aware of my heart. Breathing out, I smile to my heart and know that my heart still functions normally. I feel grateful for my heart.

Don't think you have to be solemn to meditate. To meditate, well, you have to smile a lot.

It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of a community -a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. This may be the most important thing we can do for the survival of the earth.

Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.