No one is more worthy of your kindness and compassion than you are.

Total relaxation is the secret to enjoying sitting meditation. I sit with my spine upright, but not rigid; and I relax all the muscles in my body.

Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.

When you love someone, the best you can offer is your presence.

I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam. I think if Buddhism can help, it is the concrete methods of practice.

Our own life has to be our message.

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