In every country in the world, killing human beings is condemned. The Buddhist precept of non-killing extends even further, to include all living beings.

True self is non-self, the awareness that the self is made only of non-self elements. There's no separation between self and other, and everything is interconnected. Once you are aware of that you are no longer caught in the idea that you are a separate entity.

If the people who hurt us have anger or desperation within them then they suffer. When you see that someone suffers, you might be motivated by a desire to help him not to suffer anymore.

I do not watch television. But I'm in touch with the world. If anything really important happens, someone will tell me.

Listening to and understanding our inner sufferings will resolve most of the problems we encounter.

The sangha is a community where there should be harmony and peace and understanding. That is something created by our daily life together. If love is there in the community, if we've been nourished by the harmony in the community, then we will never move away from love.

To meditate with mindful breathing is to bring body and mind back to the present moment so that you do not miss your appointment with life.