Freedom is the basic condition for you to touch life, to touch the blue sky, the trees, the birds, the tea, and the other person.

We have to learn to die in every moment in order to be fully alive.

There is no enlightenment outside of daily life.

The more we see, the more we understand. The more we understand, the easier it is for us to have compassion and love. Understanding is the source of love. Understanding is love itself. Understanding is another name for love; love is another name for understanding.

When we hug, our hearts connect and we know that we are not separate beings. Hugging with mindfulness and concentration can bring reconciliation, healing, understanding, and much happiness.

Preventing war is much better than protesting against the war. Protesting the war is too late.

An emotion is only an emotion. It's just a small part of your whole being. You are much more than your emotion. An emotion comes, stays for a while, and goes away, just like a storm. If you're aware of that, you won't be afraid of your emotions.