There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.

To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is. A pessimistic attitude can never create the calm and serene smile which blossoms on the lips of Bodhisattvas and all those who obtain the way.

People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?

Meditation is to be aware of what is going on in your body, in your feelings, in your mind, and in the world.

Mother Earth is very talented.

We need to be aware of the suffering, but retain our clarity, calmness and strength so we can help transform the situation.

We try many ways to be awake, but our society still keeps us forgetful. Meditation is to help us remember.