Since death is certain and the time of death is uncertain, what is the most important thing?

Searching for happiness prevents us from ever finding it.

Never underestimate the power of compassionately recognizing what's going on.

Without giving up hope—that there’s somewhere better to be, that there’s someone better to be—we will never relax with where we are or who we are.

Nothing in its essence is one way or the other.

All the wars, all the hatred, all the ignorance in the world come out of being so invested in our opinions.

Each person's life is like a mandala - a vast, limitless circle. We stand in the center of our own circle, and everything we see, hear and think forms the mandala of our life ... everything that shows up in your mandala is a vehicle for your awakening.