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.

Every morning, when we wake up, we have twenty-four brand-new hours to live. What a precious gift!

Anger is like a storm rising up from the bottom of your consciousness. When you feel it coming, turn your focus to your breath.

You who are journalists, writers, citizens, you have the right and duty to say to those you have elected that they must practice mindfulness, calm and deep listening, and loving speech. This is universal thing, taught by all religions.

When we recognise the virtues, the talent, the beauty of Mother Earth, something is born in us, some kind of connection; love is born.

Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have them, you are compelled to act.

The most important thing that we can do for the healing of our world is to hear inside ourselves, the sounds of the earth crying.