If we take the time to look deeply, we see that understanding and compassion arise from suffering. Understanding is the understanding of suffering, and compassion is the kind of energy that can transform suffering. If suffering is not there, we have no means to cultivate our understanding and our compassion. This is something quite simple to see

Smile, breathe, go slowly.

Tolerance and tranquility are two characteristics of true love.

When you learn how to suffer, you suffer much less.

Meditation is not an escape from life... but preparation for really being in life.

Each time you look at a tangerine, you can see deeply into it. You can see everything in the universe in one tangerine. When you peel it and smell it, it’s wonderful. You can take your time eating a tangerine and be very happy.

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