When you have made good friends with yourself, your situation will be more friendly too.

When you begin to touch your heart or let your heart be touched, you begin to discover that it's bottomless.

If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.

Remind yourself, in whatever way is personally meaningful, that it is not in your best interest to reinforce thoughts and feelings of unworthiness. Even if you've already taken the bait and feel the familiar pull of self-denigration, marshal your intelligence, courage, and humor in order to turn the tide. Ask yourself: Do I want to strengthen what I'm feeling now? Do I want to cut myself off from my basic goodness? Remind yourself that your fundamental nature is unconditionally open and free.

Inner #‎ peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your #‎ emotions

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.

The third noble truth says that the cessation of suffering is letting go of holding on to ourselves.