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.

Meditation is not passive sitting in silence. It is sitting in awareness, free from distraction, and realizing the clear understanding that arises from concentration.

If we take something to be the truth, we may cling to it so much that when the truth comes and knocks on our door, we won't want to let it in.

The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.

Nirvana is the complete silencing of concepts.

When we respect our blood ancestors and our spiritual ancestors, we feel rooted. If we find ways to cherish and develop our spiritual heritage, we will avoid the kind of alienation that is destroying society, and we will become whole again. ... Learning to touch deeply the jewels of our own tradition will allow us to understand and appreciate the values of other traditions, and this will benefit everyone.

Each time you take a mindful step you are back in the arms of Mother Earth and are reminded of your true sweet home in the here and now.