As Buddhism moved to the West, one of the big characteristics was the strong place of women. That didn't exist in the countries of origin. It's just a sign of our culture.

Compassion practice is daring. It involves learning to relax and allowing ourselves to move gently toward what scares us.

The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.

We are not given any promises that, because of our noble intentions, everything will be okay. We learn that what truly heals is gratitude and tenderness. We [need] to transform our minds and actions for the sake of other people and for the future of the world.

In order to have compassion for others, we have to have compassion for ourselves.

Resisting what is happening is a major cause of suffering.

My moods are continuously shifting like the weather.