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.

With mindfulness - the practice of peace - we can begin by working to transform the wars in ourselves. Conscious breathing helps us do this.

Birth is okay and death is okay, if we know that they are only concepts in our mind. Reality transcends both birth and death.

Fearlessness is not only possible, it is the ultimate joy. When you touch nonfear, you are free.

Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos — the trees, the clouds, everything.

Whenever anger comes up, take out a mirror and look at yourself. When you are angry, you are not very beautiful.

To condemn someone to death is to surrender; it proves that you failed. You are not able to change him, to change her; you have to kill him or her. You surrender. ... You only demonstrate your lack of capacity, your helplessness. This is failure.